Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Bloomfield And Mossman Rivers
Issued at 02:48 PM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS OCCURRING ALONG THE BLOOMFIELD AND MOSSMAN RIVERS
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the Daintree River catchment since Friday has caused river level rises and moderate flooding at Daintree Village during Sunday. The river level at Daintree Village may remain above the moderate flood level overnight Sunday into Monday. Elevated river levels are being observed at China Camp along the Bloomfield River.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible for the remainder of Sunday, which may cause further river level rises. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Daintree River at Daintree Village. Elevated river levels are being observed along the Bloomfield River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 7.25 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
Mossman River:
Elevated river levels are being observed along the Mossman River.
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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,11.08,rising,2:00 pm Sun 15/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,7.25,rising,1:14 pm Sun 15/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,6.90,falling,2:20 pm Sun 15/03/26
Mossman Tide,1.54,falling,2:10 pm Sun 15/03/26
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.