Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 02:39 PM ACST on Friday 30 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NITMILUK CENTRE
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Katherine River Catchment since overnight Wednesday, and has resulted in rapid river level rises and minor flooding at Nitmiluk Centre. A minor flood peak was observed at Nitmiluk Centre during Thursday morning. Further rainfall observed overnight Thursday into Friday caused renewed river level rises at Nitmiluk Centre, with a second minor flood peak during Friday afternoon.
River levels at Katherine Bridge are expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next few days.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is occurring at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently peaking around 4.14 m, with minor flooding.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 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 10:00 AM ACST on Saturday 31 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.16,steady,2:20 pm Fri 30/01/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,2.81,falling,2:15 pm Fri 30/01/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,4.14,steady,2:10 pm Fri 30/01/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,13.49,rising,2:16 pm Fri 30/01/26

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

Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End And Gulf Of Carpentaria Rivers
Issued at 01:16 PM ACST on Friday 30 January 2026
Flood Watch Number: 1
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Daly River above Douglas River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine

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 Saturday 31 January 2026.