27/01/2026
Flood Watch Issued
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch for multiple catchments across northern Queensland, including the Mossman and Daintree Rivers.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in parts of Far North Queensland over the coming days and river levels may rise quickly.
- Please remember: If it’s flooded, forget it
- Obey all road closure signs
- Stay clear of flooded drains, creeks and waterways
- Keep up to date via ABC Radio and local media
- Check the Disaster Dashboard and BOM warnings regularly
If you live in a flood prone area, now is a good time to get prepared and have sand bags available. To stay up to date and have warnings sent straight to your inbox, subscribe on the Douglas Dashboard.
Sand Bag locations can be found below
- Mossman Showgrounds (Grogan St side)
- Port Douglas Sports Complex (Wharf St entrance)
- Wonga Beach SES off (Oleander St)
- Cape Kimberley (cnr of Cape Kimberley and Cape Tribulation Rd – south side of Alex Range) – BYO bags
- Alexandra Bay, SES Shed
Please remember to bring a shovel.
If you need assistance filling sand bags or sand bagging contact Mossman Area SES Unit, Qld State Emergency Service
- Phone: 132 500
- SES Assistance App: Google Play | Apple
- Online: https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/ses-assistance
