Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers Issued at 09:57 AM AEST on Sunday 11 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE The risk of heavy rainfall has eased for the Mulgrave and Russell River catchment as Tropical Cyclone Koji has moved southward toward the central Queensland coast. Flooding is no longer expected along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale. Forecast showers and thunderstorms over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river levels. Mulgrave River: Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Mulgrave River. The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 3.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m). The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 8.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m). Russell River: Elevated river levels along the Russell River are easing. Flood Safety Advice: Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.} For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,1.93,falling,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,3.05,falling,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,8.70,falling,9:41 am Sun 11/01/26 Russell River at Bucklands,4.96,falling,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.45,steady,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.47,falling,9:20 am Sun 11/01/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.