Weather Warning
IDQ20705
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Daintree River
Issued at 9:32 AM AEST on Friday 9 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Heavy rainfall is forecast to develop across the Daintree River catchment from overnight Friday into Saturday. The timing and the location of the heaviest falls will depend on the development and track of the tropical low. This rainfall is likely to result in river and creek level rises across the catchment, where minor flooding is possible at Daintree Village from Friday into Saturday.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Daintree River catchment including the Mossman and Bloomfield Rivers.
Daintree River
Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daintree River at Bairds | 4.89 | falling | 8:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Daintree River at Daintree Village | 2.25 | rising | 3:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Mossman River at Mossman | 4.15 | falling | 8:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Mossman Tide | 1.59 | rising | 9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |