Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River
Issued at 11:04 AM ACST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BESWICK BRIDGE
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge fell below the minor flood level overnight Friday, following a peak during Friday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as necessary.
Waterhouse River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 6.91 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.70 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),2.32,steady,6:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,6.91,falling,10:45 am Sat 14/02/26
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.
Forecast
Bees Creek (12.5548°S, 131.059°E, 25m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds NW 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
Forecast for Bees Creek (12.5548°S, 131.059°E, 25m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 31° 32° 33° 33° 33° 32° 32° Chance of rain 80% 60% 80% 90% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 8
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(km/h)Wind direction NW WNW WNW WNW WNW WNW W W W W W NW NW NW Relative humidity 90% 82% 87% 71% 83% 67% 87% 69% 86% 72% 85% 74% 86% 72% Dew point 26°C 27°C 26°C 26°C 25°C 27°C 25°C 27°C 25°C 27°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 27°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bees Creek (12.5548°S, 131.059°E, 25m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:23am CST 6:45am CST 7:15pm CST 7:37pm CST 4:30am CST 5:42pm CST
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