Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 09:02 AM ACST on Friday 03 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 43

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Minor flooding is occurring at Daly River Police Station, where river levels are slowly easing.
Isolated showers and storms are possible across parts of the Daly River catchment over the next few days, but are not expected to cause any significant river level rises.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are easing along the Daly River.
Lower Daly River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 12.96 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to fall below the minor flood level 12.60 m overnight Friday into Saturday.

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 11:30 AM ACST on Saturday 04 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,10.55,steady,2:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.08,steady,8:30 am Fri 03/04/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,14.85,falling,8:45 am Fri 03/04/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,12.96,falling,8:45 am Fri 03/04/26

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.