Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 02:46 PM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, where the river level is expected to exceed 14.80 overnight Sunday into Monday and likely to exceed 15.30 metres on Wednesday (above the 1957 flood levels), with further rises expected. An extended peak and significant period of major flooding can be expected through next weekend 14-15th March and into the following week.
The main flood peak from the Katherine is still moving downstream and has not yet reached Dorisvale. The flood peak currently near Dorisvale is due to flood waters from the Fergusson River.
Further rainfall is possible over the next few days and situation is being closely monitored, and the warning will be updated as required.
A Major Flood Warning is current for the Katherine River, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River level rises are occurring in the upper Daly River, and flooding is expected to continue for at least the next few days.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 14.44 m and rising, with major flooding. This is already above the Feb 2026 flood level.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to exceed 14.80 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding. Major flooding at Daly River Police Station is likely to exceed 15.30 m during Wednesday, higher than the 1957 flood levels of 15.19 metres. Further rises are expected 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 09:00 PM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,24.35,steady,1:45 pm Sun 08/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,8.76,rising,2:30 pm Sun 08/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,16.81,rising,1:45 pm Sun 08/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.20,rising,2:15 pm Sun 08/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.44,rising,2:15 pm Sun 08/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 11:26 AM ACST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 11
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Waterhouse River
Roper River

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 Monday 09 March 2026.