Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 11:16 AM ACST on Friday 27 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 36

PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station. The river level is easing slowly and is likely to fall below the major flood level on Sunday based on the current rate of fall. The river level is likely to continue falling during next week, however the arrival of floodwater from the Katherine River is likely to prolong the recession and may cause small renewed river level rises.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to worsen the current flood situation.
A minor flood warning is current for the Katherine River.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River downstream of Dorisvale Crossing, with river level rises likely upstream as floodwater from the Katherine River arrives.
Lower Daly River:
Prolonged major flooding is easing slowly along the Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 14.34 m and falling slowly, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to fall below the major flood level (14.00 m) during Sunday and is likely to continue falling slowly next week, although small renewed rises remain possible with the arrival of floodwater from the Katherine River. Recession forecasts for the moderate and minor flood levels will be included within future warning updates.

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

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:30 AM ACST on Saturday 28 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,19.98,falling,10:15 am Fri 27/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,3.23,falling,11:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.21,steady,10:45 am Fri 27/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.34,steady,10:45 am Fri 27/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.