Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 09:23 AM ACST on Thursday 26 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
A flood peak has passed Theyona Station and is approaching Beeboom Crossing. Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, where the river levels are expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of March. While recent rainfall has caused renewed rises in river levels, they are expected to remain well below levels recorded earlier in March.
Further upstream along the Katherine River major flooding is occurring at Katherine Bridge. As these flows move downstream, renewed river level rises are possible along the Daly River over the coming days.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to contribute significantly to riverine flows.
A major flood warning is current for the Katherine River.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River downstream of Dorisvale Crossing.
Lower Daly River:
Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River, with renewed rises possible over the coming days.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 14.52 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to remain above the major flood level (14.00 m) for the remainder of March. Renewed rises are possible over the coming days 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 11:30 AM ACST on Friday 27 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,20.28,steady,8:30 am Thu 26/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,3.92,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.51,steady,8:45 am Thu 26/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.52,steady,8:45 am Thu 26/03/26

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.