Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:32 AM ACST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 19
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, river levels fell below the minor flood level Thursday evening. Minor flooding is no longer occurring.
Showers are forecast for the next few days, however further flooding is not expected.
Lower Daly River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels continuing to ease upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 12.38 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.60 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,8.29,steady,9:15 am Fri 20/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.61,steady,10:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,9.71,falling,9:45 am Fri 20/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,13.92,falling,10:15 am Fri 20/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,12.38,falling,10:15 am Fri 20/02/26
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.
Forecast
Herbert (12.5423°S, 131.1572°E, 20m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming NW 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Herbert (12.5423°S, 131.1572°E, 20m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 32° 33° 33° 33° 33° 32° 32° Chance of rain 70% 90% 80% 90% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 8
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(km/h)Wind direction NW NW NNW NW NNW NW NNW NW NNW NW WNW WNW WNW NW Relative humidity 85% 75% 85% 73% 86% 72% 86% 74% 87% 76% 88% 77% 88% 80% Dew point 26°C 28°C 25°C 27°C 26°C 27°C 25°C 28°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 28°C 26°C 27°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Herbert (12.5423°S, 131.1572°E, 20m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:25am CST 6:46am CST 7:13pm CST 7:34pm CST 9:47am CST 9:49pm CST 
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