Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Victoria River
Issued at 11:00 AM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT KALKARINDJI
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji.
Further showers are forecast for the Victoria River catchment over the next few days. The situation is being monitored and forecasts and warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.

Upper Victoria River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is currently at 5.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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:
Victoria River at Kalkarindji,5.55,falling,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26
Wickham River at Williams Crossing,5.09,steady,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26
Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing,11.54,rising,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26
Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing,14.46,rising,10:45 am Thu 05/03/26

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.