Minor Flood Warning Issued for Daintree River and Daintree Village

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20705) for the Daintree River. The alert follows moderate rainfall observed in the catchment area during Friday and Saturday, with further thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall expected to impact river levels.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic focus of this alert is the Daintree River catchment in Queensland, specifically affecting:

• Daintree Village
• Daintree River at Bairds
• Mossman River at Mossman

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following safety precautions:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded areas.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

As of 1:34 pm AEST Saturday, the Daintree River at Daintree Village was recorded at 2.35 meters and falling. However, with forecast rainfall, the river is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 4.00 meters on Saturday evening. Further rises are possible if heavy rainfall persists. Other recorded heights include the Daintree River at Bairds at 4.68 meters and the Mossman River at 4.04 meters, both of which were falling at the time of observation.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 2:58 pm AEST on Saturday, 14 March 2026. Minor flooding is possible starting Saturday evening and may continue into Sunday, 15 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 11:00 am AEST on Sunday.