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

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Daintree River at Bairds4.89falling8:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village2.25rising3:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Mossman River at Mossman4.15falling8:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Mossman Tide1.59rising9:00 am Fri 09/01/26