Final Flood Warning For The Daintree And Mossman Rivers
18 SEPTEMBER 2025 10:18 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Daintree And Mossman Rivers
Issued at 10:18 AM AEST on Thursday 18 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
Heavy rainfall earlier this week caused river level rises along the Daintree and Mossman Rivers during Tuesday and Wednesday. River levels are now easing.
Further showers are forecast during Thursday and Friday but significant rainfall totals are not expected.
Daintree River:
Flooding is no longer expected at Daintree Village.
A peak below the minor flood level was recorded along the Daintree River at Daintree Village on Wednesday morning. The river level is currently at 1.65 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Mossman River:
River levels are easing 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,3.38,steady,9:00 am Thu 18/09/25
Daintree River at Daintree Village,1.65,falling,9:44 am Thu 18/09/25
Mossman River at Mossman,3.58,falling,9:00 am Thu 18/09/25
Mossman Tide,1.39,falling,9:30 am Thu 18/09/25
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.
