Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
Heavy rainfall overnight Monday in the Mulgrave and Russell catchments resulted in strong stream level rises and minor flooding on Tuesday morning. River levels are generally easing on Tuesday afternoon.
There remains a chance of further showers for the remainder of this week. The situation will continue to be closely monitored and warnings will recommence as required.

Mulgrave River:
River levels are easing along the Mulgrave River on Tuesday afternoon.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.05 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 10.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday.

Russell River:
Stream levels across the Russell River catchment are peaking below minor or are already easing on Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave R at The Fisheries TM,2.71,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Mulgrave R at Peets Bridge Alert,4.05,Falling,02:04 PM TUE 16/04/24
Mulgrave R at Gordonvale Alert,10.70,Falling,02:54 PM TUE 16/04/24
Russell R at Bucklands TM,4.52,Rising,02:10 PM TUE 16/04/24
Babinda Ck at The Boulders TM,1.82,Falling,02:05 PM TUE 16/04/24
Russell R at Clyde Rd Alert,-0.38,Rising,01:18 PM TUE 16/04/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 10:40 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
Heavy overnight rainfall has been observed across the Daintree and Mossman River catchments, with rainfall totals of up to 270 mm recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday. This has resulted in rapid river level rises.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Daintree Village. River levels are elevated across the Mossman River catchment.
The situation is being monitored closely and warnings will be updated as required.

Daintree River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Daintree River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 6.70 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is likely to peak by Tuesday afternoon and fall below the moderate flood level (6.00 m) Tuesday evening. The river level may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) until Wednesday morning.

Mossman River:
River levels are elevated along the Mossman River.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Flooding in Far North Queensland catchments during December 2023 damaged high priority river gauges that support the Bureau of Meteorology to provide high accuracy flood forecasts. While river gauges are being repaired, the Bureau will continue to issue flood watches and warnings for these catchments using the best available data.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:30 pm EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree R at Daintree Village TM,6.70,Rising,10:31 AM TUE 16/04/24
Mossman R at Mossman TM,6.62,Falling,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 17 April 2024

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 16 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula Coast, Cooktown Coast and Cairns Coast

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula Coast and Cooktown Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:50 pm EST Tuesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Tully River
Issued at 07:50 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EURAMO
Heavy overnight rainfall has resulted in totals of up to 200 mm being recorded across the Tully River catchment in the 24 hours to 7:00 am Tuesday. This has resulted in rapid river level rises.
Minor flooding may occur at Euramo during Tuesday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Tuesday.
The situation is being monitored closely and warnings will be updated as required.

Tully River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 5.25 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Tully River at Euramo may reach the minor flood level Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Flooding in North Queensland catchments during December 2023 damaged high priority river gauges that support the Bureau of Meteorology to provide high accuracy flood forecasts. While river gauges are being repaired, the Bureau will continue to issue flood watches and warnings for these catchments using the best available data.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 05:00 pm EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Tully R at Tully Gorge Alert,2.10,Rising,07:35 AM TUE 16/04/24
Tully R at Tully Gorge TM,1.60,Steady,06:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Tully R at Euramo Alert,5.25,Rising,07:34 AM TUE 16/04/24
Tully R at Euramo TM,5.18,Rising,07:10 AM TUE 16/04/24
Murray R at Upper Murray Alert,3.35,Steady,05:07 AM TUE 16/04/24
Murray R at Upper Murray TM,3.27,Falling,07:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Clump Point Tide Tm,2.85,Steady,07:01 AM TUE 16/04/24
Cardwell Tide Alert,3.12,Falling,07:35 AM TUE 16/04/24
Cardwell Tide TM,3.18,Steady,07:09 AM TUE 16/04/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.