Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:13 AM ACST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is easing slowly at the Daly River Police Station. In the upper catchment, elevated river levels along the Douglas River are easing.
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:
A small peak has moved along the Daly River above the Douglas River at Dorisvale Crossing following recent rainfall.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels that are gradually easing upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.26 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (13.10 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) overnight 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 Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,11.92,falling,9:30 am Tue 17/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,3.65,falling,10:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,13.58,falling,9:30 am Tue 17/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.21,falling,9:45 am Tue 17/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.25,falling,9:45 am Tue 17/02/26

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.