Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End, Barkly, Tanami And Sturt Creek Districts
Issued at 11:32 AM ACST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Waterhouse River
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert
Barkly

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Katherine and Daly
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Fitzmaurice, Moyle, Finniss and Upper Adelaide

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 12:00 PM ACST on Thursday 05 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:39 AM ACST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING RISING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION, WITH MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY OVER THE WEEKEND
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daly River catchment over the last week, causing river level rises across the catchment. Elevated river levels are occurring along the Fergusson River and minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Further downstream, river levels are rising along the Daly River, with the main flood peak approaching Dorisvale Crossing.
Minor flooding is occurring at Daly River Police Station, with moderate flooding likely from Wednesday evening. The river level is likely to exceed the major flood level over the weekend, with a major flood peak from early next week.
Whilst the widespread heavy rainfall has now eased, further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days which may cause additional river level rises. The situation will continue to be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Barkly, Tanami and Sturt Creek Districts.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River and tributaries upstream of the Douglas River.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is likely at Daly River Police Station. Significant river level rises have been recorded in the last few days with elevated river levels at Mount Nancar, Beeboom Crossing and Dorisvale Crossing.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 12.74 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (13.10 m) from Wednesday evening. The river is likely to exceed the major flood level (14.00 m) during the weekend, with a major flood peak from early next week. Forecasts will be updated as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Thursday 05 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,21.40,steady,9:45 am Wed 04/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,8.01,rising,10:30 am Wed 04/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,15.46,rising,9:45 am Wed 04/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,14.59,rising,10:15 am Wed 04/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,12.74,rising,10:15 am Wed 04/02/26

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.