Weather Warning
IDQ20712
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Mulgrave River and Flood Warning for the Russell River
Issued at 10:15 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Mulgrave and Russell River catchments. Further rainfall is forecast from Wednesday into Thursday. The catchment is wet following recent rainfall. Minor flooding is possible at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale from overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Mulgrave and Russell catchments.
Mulgrave River
Minor flooding is possible along the Mulgrave River.
Russell River
River levels are elevated along the Russell River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave River at The Fisheries | 0.95 | steady | 9:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge | 2.00 | steady | 9:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Mulgrave River at Gordonvale | 7.70 | steady | 9:40 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Russell River at Bucklands | 4.26 | falling | 9:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Babinda Creek at The Boulders | 1.02 | steady | 7:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Russell River at Clyde Rd | 0.07 | falling | 10:08 am Wed 31/12/25 |