Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 11:12 AM ACST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 25
PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT DALY POLICE STATION
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, where river levels peaked at 16.42 m during Sunday morning which was above the 1998 flood level (16.25 m). The river level is slowly falling but is expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of the week.
Further rainfall is forecast over catchment in the next few days.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly Police Station.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 15.83 m and falling slowly, 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 the week.
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 Thursday 19 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,18.16,steady,10:45 am Wed 18/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,3.51,falling,11:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,18.97,steady,10:45 am Wed 18/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,15.83,falling,10:45 am Wed 18/03/26
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.
Forecast
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds.
Forecast for Lee Point (12.3389°S, 130.8928°E, 26m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 25° 25° 25° 24° 24° 24° 25° Maximum 31° 31° 31° 31° 30° 30° 30° Chance of rain 90% 80% 80% 70% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No 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 5
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Sunrise / Sunset for Lee Point (12.3389°S, 130.8928°E, 26m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:29am CST 6:50am CST 6:59pm CST 7:20pm CST 5:52am CST 6:23pm CST 
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