Douglas Disaster Information

16/04/2026

Drive with Care During Wet Weather 🌧️

Catchments including the Mossman River, Daintree River and Bloomfield River remain on a flood watch. These areas are already quite wet after recent rainfall and can respond quickly with further heavy rain.

🚙 When driving in wet conditions, please remember to:
👉Slow down and drive to the conditions
👉Allow extra time for your journey
👉Take care near creeks, rivers and low‑lying areas
👉Avoid driving through water where possible
👉 Turn on your lights
👉 leave extra space between you and the car in front

Conditions can change quickly, so staying alert and planning ahead can help everyone get where they’re going safely.

13/04/2026

Rain and isolated thunderstorms are forecast to develop across Far North Queensland including Douglas from today, Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

13/04/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝟏

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘

Moderate to localised heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of the North Tropical Coast from Wednesday into early Thursday, associated with a low pressure trough. This rainfall may cause minor riverine flooding in the Flood Watch area from Wednesday onwards.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain relatively wet following repeated rainfall events over the last month, and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
• Daintree River
• Mossman River
• Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
• Tully River
• Murray River
• Herbert River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
• Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
• Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
• Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
• For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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10/04/2026

Check out the latest video update from the Bureau of Meteorology on Tropical Cyclone Maila here:

Video current: 1:00 pm AEST Friday 10/04/26.

01/04/2026

Great news — the Daintree Ferry is now back in operation.

We know this has been a really tough period for the community, and we sincerely thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support while works were carried out.

A huge thank you as well to everyone who worked so hard to get the ferry back up and running.

01/04/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

Douglas Shire Council and Entrada are ready to reopen the Daintree Ferry from 5.00am tomorrow morning, however the Daintree River is now in flood. This means there is a risk the ferry may not be able to operate until river levels recede.

If the river is in flood at 4.30am, based on the Daintree Village gauge, or if conditions are marginal, the reopening will be delayed until at least 7.00am so conditions can be reassessed in daylight.

We know this is disappointing news for the community after such a long wait, and we sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please be assured the ferry is ready to resume service as soon as it is safe to do so.

A sincere thank you as well to everyone who has worked so hard to get the ferry ready before Easter.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will share a further update as soon as a decision can be made.

01/04/2026

Issued at 5:46 pm AEST on Wednesday 1 April 2026

Flood warning number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING

Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Daintree, Mossman and Bloomfield River catchments since Tuesday afternoon, resulting in river and creek level rises.
Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River at Daintree Village from Wednesday evening.

River level rises are being observed along the Bloomfield River at China Camp.

Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and during Thursday. The situation will be closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Visit the link below to read the full advice from Bureau of Meteorology

https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/flood-warning/IDQ20705

31/03/2026

Local Support Services Are Here for You 💚
If you or someone you know has been affected by recent weather events, please remember — you are not alone. Support is available across the Douglas Shire and surrounding communities.
Below is a quick guide to local services ready to help:

🌿 Disaster Recovery Assistance
Project Lead – Disaster Preparedness & Resilience Erica Mast
📧 [email protected]
📞 0493 530 696
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9:00am–3:00pm
👉 For information on personal hardship assistance related to Tropical Low 29U and March 2026 flooding:
Community Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349

🏠 Local Neighbourhood Centres
Offering emergency relief, advice, referrals, and advocacy.
Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre
📞 07 4099 5518
Mossman Community Centre
📞 4098 2836 (opt 1)
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9:00am–3:00pm

🌱 Cooktown District Community Centre
Kathrina Southwell – Recovery Connect Worker (Degarra)
📧 [email protected]
📞 0458 770 464
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9:00am–3:00pm

💛 Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Deborah Kachel – Combined Churches & Hospital Chaplain
📞 0418 476 532
Available for:
• A friendly chat & emotional support
• Connecting you with services
• Assistance with clothing, bedding & clean-up
• Support for families with loved ones in hospital
Mossman CWA – Front Street
☕ Drop in for a cuppa & chat
🕘 Wednesdays | 9:00am–12:00pm
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
Mental health counselling in Douglas, Wujal Wujal & Hope Vale
📞 (07) 4040 0444
📧 [email protected]
Headspace – Mossman
Psychologist available for youth aged 12–25 (every second Tuesday at Mossman Support Services)
📞 (07) 4041 3780
📧 [email protected]
Lifeline – Farmer to Farmer Support
24/7 crisis support for farmers & families
📞 1800 936 229

💼 Financial Assistance
Rural Financial Counselling Service – North Queensland
Free counselling & business wellbeing support
Paul Misipeka
📞 0448 307 635
📧 [email protected]
Paula Misipeka
📞 0409 525 638
📧 [email protected]
💬 Please share this to help ensure everyone in our community knows where to turn for support.
If you need assistance, reach out — help is always here.

29/03/2026

Works are continuing on the Daintree Ferry this weekend, with crews installing the new cable guideposts, carrying out dredging, and preparing the ferry for reopening from 5am Thursday 2 April.

27/03/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠

Dredging in preparation for the The Daintree Ferry re-opening on Thursday 2 April (normal operating hours of 5.00am to midnight).