Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:39 AM ACST on Thursday 12 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Police Station, where river the level peaked during Wednesday evening.
River levels remain elevated in the Daly River above Douglas River and in the Katherine Rivers but are generally easing. In the downstream reaches, river levels have peaked. The main flood peak has passed through Daly River Police Station.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause small renewed river level rises.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River and tributaries upstream of the Douglas River, including at Dorisvale Crossing.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station peaked at 14.26 m around 09:45 pm Wednesday evening, with major flooding. The river is currently at 14.22 m and slowly falling, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to remain above the major flood level (14.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday, and may remain above the moderate flood level over the weekend and into early next week.

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 Friday 13 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,13.62,falling,9:45 am Thu 12/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,4.05,steady,10:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,15.56,steady,7:45 am Thu 12/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,16.80,steady,10:15 am Thu 12/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.22,steady,10:15 am Thu 12/02/26

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.