Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 12:08 PM ACST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END
ONGOING FLOOD IMPACTS LIKELY TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Tiwi Islands
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Goomadeer River
Liverpool River
Blyth River
Goyder River
Buckingham River
Koolatong River
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Groote Eylandt

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine, Daly above Douglas, Lower Daly, Upper Adelaide, Lower Adelaide, Waterhouse and Roper
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): East Kimberley, Victoria below Kalkarindji and Groote Eylandt

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 Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Adelaide River
Issued at 11:52 AM ACST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle was observed across the Adelaide River catchment over the weekend. Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days but are not expected to contribute significantly to riverine flows.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town recorded a major flood peak early Monday morning. River levels are expected to fall below the major flood level early Monday afternoon, and the moderate and minor flood levels by late Monday afternoon.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End including the Adelaide River catchment. A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the Northern Territory.

Upper Adelaide River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Upper Adelaide River.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town peaked at around 12.64 m on Monday morning. The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 12.46 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is expected to fall below the major flood level (12.30 m) early Monday afternoon. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (11.90 m) Monday mid-afternoon. The river may fall below the minor flood level (11.50 m) late Monday afternoon.

Adelaide River and Margaret River:
River level rises and elevated river levels are occurring along the Margaret River and the Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town.

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 12:00 PM ACST on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS),3.28,falling,11:40 am Mon 23/03/26
Adelaider River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek,8.53,falling,11:20 am Mon 23/03/26
Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town,12.46,falling,11:40 am Mon 23/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:12 AM ACST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32

RENEWED RIVER RISES AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has been observed across the Daly River catchment since Sunday morning. Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with river levels expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of March. While recent rainfall has caused renewed rises in river levels, they are expected to remain well below levels recorded earlier in March.
The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End including the Daly River catchment. A Severe Weather Warning is also current for parts of the Northern Territory.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River above Douglas River.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River.
Lower Daly River:
Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River with renewed rises occurring.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 14.39 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to remain above the major flood level (14.00 m) for the remainder of March.

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 Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,19.95,rising,9:30 am Mon 23/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,9.90,rising,10:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.40,steady,9:45 am Mon 23/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.39,steady,8:45 am Mon 23/03/26

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.