Fresh flood warnings for Daintree and Mossman

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A photo taken at the Barratt's Creek Bridge this afternoon from one of the region's flood cameras. IMAGE: Douglas Shire Council.

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THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a fresh flood warning for Daintree Village and Mossman with water levels expected to peak around 10pm tonight.

Minor flood levels will continue rising on the Daintree River at Daintree Village with a peak expected by late Tuesday evening, it is being reported.

It's believed more than 400mm has also inundated the road at Saltwater Creek near Bamboo.

"It appears bitumen may have also been stripped off the road. It is unsafe to drive in that area until further notice," Douglas Shire Council stated via Facebook.

You can track weather conditions via Councils community dashboard here.

Rainfall totals in excess of 150 mm have been recorded over the catchment since Sunday, with 61 mm recorded at Bairds since 9am Tuesday. Further heavy rainfall is likely during the rest of Tuesday and into Wednesday before it clears from the south.

Daintree River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Daintree River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 5.05 metres and rising. A minor peak is likely in the Daintree River at Daintree Village late Tuesday evening. Higher levels are possible but dependent on further rainfall.

Mossman River:
River levels are peaking in the Mossman River at Mossman, however renewed rises are possible if there is further heavy rainfall.

Flood Safety Advice:
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.qld.gov.au/alerts

 


You can track weather conditions here.


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