Monday, February 10, 2.00pm

The Mount Molloy-Mossman road at Bushy Creek, Julatten, is now open.

The RACQ is advising motorists to exercise caution in the area, as the road is subject to flash flooding. 

Monday, February 10, 1.10pm

A Mareeba man travelling on the Mt Molloy-Mossman Road at Julatten on Saturday morning had a lucky escape after driving into a flooded culvert in his 4WD, which was towing a boat and trailer.

He become concerned at the water depth and attempted to reverse out of the situation, but the boat and trailer he was towing was pushed sideways with the current. When the 4WD washed off the crossing, the man was able to get out of the car and into his boat, though he wasn't able to get it started.

The boat was stranded against a fence until a local resident was able to help him to safety.

Following the incident, police are pleading with motorists to exercise common sense when encountering flooded roadways.

UPDATE, February 10, 7.50am

Due to flood waters, the Mount Molloy-Mossman Road at Bushy Creek, Julatten, is restricted to high clearance vehicles only.

RACQ advises motorists: Do not drive in flood waters. 

Sunday, February 9, 4.00pm

Motorists around Mount Molloy should take extra care today, with localised flooding around the area and the Rex Highway at the Bushy Creek causeway, Julatten closed due to flooding.

Police remind motorists not to attempt to cross flooded roads or causeways. Do not risk your life, the lives of those in your vehicle and the lives of rescuers.  Nothing is so important that you need to enter floodwaters.

Motorists are advised to carefully plan their travel, to regularly monitor the Traffic and Travel information site (details below) and allow additional travel time, incorporating travelling at lower speeds, delays and diversions.

For all road closure information, visit the Traffic and Travel information line on 13 19 40 or http://131940.qld.gov.au.

Sunday, February 9, 3.12pm

Minor flood levels on the Daintree River have peaked, according to the Bureau of Meteorology this morning, and are expected to be below the minor flood level at Daintree Village.

However, more heavy rains today may lead to renewed river rises. The situation will be closely monitored and a flood warning issued if required.

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For more information, see the BOM advice here.

Friday, February 7, 3.44pm

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a strong wind warning for tomorrow, February 8, for the South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast.

For more information, see here.

UPDATE Thursday, February 6, 3.35pm

Water is still over the Mossman Mount Molloy Road, Julatten, in both directions, with 100mm at Bushy Creek recorded at 1pm.

Extreme delays are still expected. Do not drive in flood waters

Thursday, February 6, 8.50am

At 6am this morning, 300mm of water was over the Mossman-Mount Molloy road in both directions around Bushy Creek, Julatten.

Extreme delays are expected. Do not drive in flood waters.

In the past 24 hours, 197mm of rain has fallen at Low Isles. See here for more details.

Flood warnings are not current for Daintree or Mossman Rivers, but a watch is in activation by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Tuesday, Feb 4, 7.29am

A Severe Weather warning for heavy rainfall has been cancelled for the North Tropical Coast between Cooktown and Mossman, according to information from the Bureau of Meteorology released this morning. 

Very heavy rainfall associated with the monsoon trough has started to ease across the Far North Tropical Coast catchments in the Mossman and Daintree areas during Tuesday morning. The heaviest rainfall totals recorded since 9am Monday include Bairds 187mm and China Camp 203mm.

Minor flood levels are rising in the Daintree catchment, with further small rises and moderate flooding expected. 

Flood warnings are current for the Daintree and Mossman River catchments.

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.disaster.qld.gov.au.