Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:45 AM ACST on Thursday 19 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18
MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, minor flooding is easing with river levels falling. In the upper catchment, river levels remain elevated but are slowly falling along the Douglas and Daly Rivers.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.
Lower Daly River:
Minor flooding is easing 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 12.73 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) late Thursday into Friday.
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 Friday 20 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,9.00,falling,9:45 am Thu 19/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.31,steady,10:30 am Thu 19/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,11.56,falling,8:45 am Thu 19/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,14.39,falling,10:15 am Thu 19/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,12.73,falling,10:15 am Thu 19/02/26
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
Knuckey Lagoon (12.4266°S, 130.9481°E, 33m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming NW 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Knuckey Lagoon (12.4266°S, 130.9481°E, 33m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 25° 26° 26° 26° 26° 25° 25° Maximum 32° 32° 32° 32° 31° 31° 32° Chance of rain 80% 70% 80% 80% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 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 13
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(km/h)Wind direction NW NW NW NW NW NW WNW WNW NW NW NW NW NW NW Relative humidity 87% 78% 85% 78% 86% 80% 86% 79% 86% 81% 87% 81% 86% 77% Dew point 26°C 28°C 26°C 28°C 27°C 28°C 27°C 28°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 27°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Knuckey Lagoon (12.4266°S, 130.9481°E, 33m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:25am CST 6:47am CST 7:14pm CST 7:35pm CST 8:54am CST 9:08pm CST 
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