Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 02:58 PM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20

KATHERINE BRIDGE LIKELY TO REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR THROUGH SUNDAY AND INTO MONDAY
NITMILUK CENTRE MAY REMAIN AROUND MODERATE INTO MONDAY
River levels along the Katherine River are continuing to fall. At Nitmiluk Centre, with renewed rises, the river level may remain around moderate flood level into Monday. At Katherine Bridge, river levels are falling slowly, with a prolonged recession expected given the magnitude of the peak, and are likely to remain above the major flood level through Sunday and into Monday
Further rainfall is expected for the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises. Widespread heavy falls are unlikely, but isolated heavier falls remain possible. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Katherine River Gorge Road.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 5.52 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
With forecast rainfall, the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Katherine Town:
Major flooding is occurring at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge peaked at 19.20 m around 10:45 pm Saturday 7 March, with major flooding. The river is currently at 18.69 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain above the major flood level (17.50 m) through Sunday into Monday. Further renewed rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 PM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,5.02,steady,1:40 pm Sun 08/03/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,3.11,falling,2:45 pm Sun 08/03/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,5.52,falling,2:40 pm Sun 08/03/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,18.69,steady,2:41 pm Sun 08/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 02:46 PM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, where the river level is expected to exceed 14.80 overnight Sunday into Monday and likely to exceed 15.30 metres on Wednesday (above the 1957 flood levels), with further rises expected. An extended peak and significant period of major flooding can be expected through next weekend 14-15th March and into the following week.
The main flood peak from the Katherine is still moving downstream and has not yet reached Dorisvale. The flood peak currently near Dorisvale is due to flood waters from the Fergusson River.
Further rainfall is possible over the next few days and situation is being closely monitored, and the warning will be updated as required.
A Major Flood Warning is current for the Katherine River, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River level rises are occurring in the upper Daly River, and flooding is expected to continue for at least the next few days.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 14.44 m and rising, with major flooding. This is already above the Feb 2026 flood level.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to exceed 14.80 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding. Major flooding at Daly River Police Station is likely to exceed 15.30 m during Wednesday, higher than the 1957 flood levels of 15.19 metres. Further rises are expected as upstream flows arrive.

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 09:00 PM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,24.35,steady,1:45 pm Sun 08/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,8.76,rising,2:30 pm Sun 08/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,16.81,rising,1:45 pm Sun 08/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.20,rising,2:15 pm Sun 08/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.44,rising,2:15 pm Sun 08/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 11:26 AM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 11
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Waterhouse River
Roper 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 01:00 PM ACST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River And Flood Warning For Roper River
Issued at 10:44 AM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BESWICK BRIDGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasts for the next day or two in the Roper and Waterhouse Rivers.
Whilst river levels are falling across the Waterhouse River, renewed rises to the moderate flood level or prolonged flooding are possible with forecast rainfall. River levels remain elevated across the Roper River.
This situation will be closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.

Waterhouse River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 7.96 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (7.70 m) through to Sunday evening. Renewed river level rises to the moderate flood level (8.10 m) are possible overnight Sunday into Monday with forecast rainfall.

Roper River below Elsey Creek:
River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment.

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 Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),3.24,falling,9:30 am Sun 08/03/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,7.96,falling,10:15 am Sun 08/03/26

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.