Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Central, Western And Eastern Inland Areas
Issued at 12:07 PM ACST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 20
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Roper River
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
Sturt Creek District
Western Desert
Central Desert
Tanami Desert

Flood Warnings are current for the Daly River, Victoria River and Katherine River.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): East Kimberley, Fitzmaurice, Moyle and Roper

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 Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 11:07 AM ACST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT DALY POLICE STATION
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, where river levels peaked above the 1998 flood level (16.25 m) Sunday morning. River levels are expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of the week.
Further rainfall is forecast over catchment in the next few days.

Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly Police Station.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 16.33 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 the week.

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 Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,20.76,falling,10:45 am Mon 16/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.24,falling,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,19.50,rising,12:30 pm Thu 12/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,19.58,rising,10:45 am Mon 16/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,16.33,steady,10:45 am Mon 16/03/26

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.