Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
17 SEPTEMBER 2025 13:05 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissue to correct next issue time.
Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 01:05 PM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ON THE HIGH TIDE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE THIS EVENING
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daintree and Mossman River catchments since Tuesday. Minor flooding is possible at Daintree Village this evening with the high tide, and river levels are elevated along the Mossman River.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is possible at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday evening. The peak is expected with the evening high tide.
Mossman River:
River level rises are occurring 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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 18 September 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,4.76,falling,12:00 pm Wed 17/09/25
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.05,falling,12:47 pm Wed 17/09/25
Mossman River at Mossman,5.47,rising,12:20 pm Wed 17/09/25
Mossman Tide,0.94,steady,12:35 pm Wed 17/09/25
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.
