Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The North Tropical Coast Issued at 12:25 PM AEST on Thursday 16 April 2026 Flood Watch Number: 4 FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST Daintree River Mossman River Mulgrave and Russell Rivers Tully River Murray River Herbert River Black River Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Daintree (including Bloomfield River), Mossman, Mulgrave and Russell, Tully, Murray, Herbert and Black. For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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 Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.