Daintree Ferry closed, other roads flooded
WET UPDATE
The wet season has well and truly hit the Douglas region, closing the Daintree Ferry, cutting off Daintree Village and flooding other roads, police again warning motorists not to drive in flooded areas.
Daintree
The Daintree Ferry was closed early this morning, with flooding on both sides and a king tide combining to inundate the approach areas on both sides of the river.
Motorists are advised to keep monitoring the Ferry website for updates and any information on its re-opening. As of 10.30am today, the Ferry remained closed.
Barratt’s Creek bridge on the way into Daintree Village is completely underwater. Daintree Village received over 300mm of rain in 24 hours.
Flooded, closed
Douglas Shire Council has listed a number of road closures and/or cautions on its disaster dashboard:
Daintree Mossman-Daintree Rd Do not drive in floodwaters
Daintree Ferry Cape Tribulation Rd Ferry closed
Mossman Mossman-Daintree Rd Flooding - Proceed with caution
Mossman Bonnie Doon Rd Do not drive in floodwaters
Finlayvale Finlayvale Rd Flooding – avoid area
Mowbray Mowbray River Rd Flooding – use alt route
Shannonvale Shannonvale Rd Flooding – use alt route
Kimberly, Cape Trib Cape Trib Rd, Bloomfield Rd Flooding – proceed with caution
A flood warning for the Mossman River and a moderate flood warning for the Daintree River remain in place.
Bureau outlook
More rainfall is expected in Douglas, according to the latest from the Bureau of Meteorology. But by Sunday, most of it is forecast to clear up.
Rest of Friday 100% chance any rain 50-250mm, possible heavy rain
Saturday 90% chance any rain 25-80mm, rain
Sunday 90% chance any rain 10-45mm, showers