Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:28 AM ACST on Thursday 02 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 42
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is continuing at Daly River Police Station, where river levels are slowly easing.
Isolated showers and storms are possible across parts of the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to cause any significant river level rises.
Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated but gradually easing along the Daly River.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Lower Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.29 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The river is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (13.10 m) during Friday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) during Saturday.
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 11:30 AM ACST on Friday 03 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,10.55,steady,2:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.14,steady,10:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.55,steady,9:45 am Thu 02/04/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.29,steady,9:45 am Thu 02/04/26
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
Lake Bennett (12.909°S, 131.1718°E, 26m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm late this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the early afternoon.
Forecast for Lake Bennett (12.909°S, 131.1718°E, 26m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 25° 24° 24° 25° 24° 24° 23° Maximum 35° 35° 35° 34° 32° 32° 33° Chance of rain 50% 40% 50% 60% 70% 90% 70% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 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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Sunrise / Sunset for Lake Bennett (12.909°S, 131.1718°E, 26m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:29am CST 6:51am CST 6:48pm CST 7:09pm CST 7:26pm CST 7:30am CST
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