Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 09:56 AM ACST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NITMILUK CENTRE FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
River levels peaked just below the minor flood level along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre during Monday evening. Further rainfall is forecast over the catchment in the next few days, which may lead to renewed minor flooding from Tuesday afternoon.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.77 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Tuesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 11:00 AM ACST on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.13,steady,6:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,1.81,steady,9:45 am Tue 17/03/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,2.77,rising,9:31 am Tue 17/03/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,10.51,steady,9:36 am Tue 17/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River
Issued at 07:50 AM ACST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BESWICK BRIDGE TUESDAY MORNING
Recent rainfall has resulted in river level rises along the Waterhouse River. River levels are rising at Beswick Bridge with minor flooding likely during Tuesday morning.

Waterhouse River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 7.53 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.70 m) Tuesday morning.

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 11:00 AM ACST on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),3.43,steady,6:30 am Tue 17/03/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,7.53,rising,7:15 am Tue 17/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Central, Western And Eastern Inland Areas
Issued at 12:07 PM ACST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 20
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Roper River
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
Sturt Creek District
Western Desert
Central Desert
Tanami Desert

Flood Warnings are current for the Daly River, Victoria River and Katherine River.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): East Kimberley, Fitzmaurice, Moyle and Roper

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

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM ACST on Tuesday 17 March 2026.