Weather Warning
IDQ20712
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning for the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Issued at 11:27 AM AEST on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 9
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
Heavy rainfall earlier this week caused river level rises along the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers during Tuesday and Wednesday. River levels are now easing with isolated minor flooding occurring at Clyde Rd.
Further showers are forecast during Thursday and Friday but significant rainfall totals are not expected.
Mulgrave River
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
Russell River
River levels are easing with isolated minor flooding occurring along the Russell River at Clyde Rd.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave River at The Fisheries | 2.12 | falling | 10:00 am Thu 18/09/25 |
| Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge | 2.98 | falling | 10:15 am Thu 18/09/25 |
| Mulgrave River at Gordonvale | 8.65 | falling | 10:37 am Thu 18/09/25 |
| Russell River at Bucklands | 5.50 | falling | 10:00 am Thu 18/09/25 |
| Babinda Creek at The Boulders | 1.64 | steady | 10:00 am Thu 18/09/25 |
| Russell River at Clyde Rd | 0.77 | steady | 10:47 am Thu 18/09/25 |