Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:47 AM ACST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 17

MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, river levels fell below the moderate level overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with minor flooding now occurring. In the upper catchment, elevated river levels along the Douglas River are continuing to ease.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and the warning will be updated as necessary.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are continuing to ease along the Daly River above the Douglas River at Dorisvale Crossing.
Lower Daly River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels continuing to ease upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.00 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station may fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) during Thursday into Friday.

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 Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,10.15,falling,9:45 am Wed 18/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.54,falling,10:30 am Wed 18/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,12.90,falling,7:30 am Wed 18/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,14.80,falling,10:15 am Wed 18/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.00,falling,10:15 am Wed 18/02/26

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.