Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte And North West Coastal River Catchments
Issued at 01:02 PM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE AND NORTH WEST COASTAL RIVERS FROM SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River

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 02:30 PM ACST on Monday 02 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Victoria River
Issued at 10:23 AM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

KALKARINDJI PEAKED BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Saturday has resulted in significant river level rises along the Upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji where the river peaked below the minor flood level early Sunday morning.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be issued as required.

Upper Victoria River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji peaked around 7.00 m early Sunday morning and is currently at 6.60 m and falling, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next few days.

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:
Victoria River at Kalkarindji,6.60,falling,9:45 am Sun 01/03/26
Wickham River at Williams Crossing,3.80,rising,10:15 am Sun 01/03/26
Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing,5.96,rising,9:45 am Sun 01/03/26
Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing,8.28,rising,6:45 am Sun 01/03/26

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.