Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 12:23 PM ACST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 14
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Waterhouse River
Roper River

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 Thursday 12 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:55 AM ACST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, where the river level is expected to exceed 15.50 m Wednesday afternoon (above the 1957 flood levels), with further rises likely as upstream flows arrive. An extended peak and significant period of major flooding can be expected through to the weekend and into the next week.
The major flood peak along the Daly River has passed through Theyona station and is now likely around Beeboom Crossing.
Further rainfall is possible over the next few days, which may exacerbate river levels. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Katherine River, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.

Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River.
No current observations are available along the Daly River Police Station. The river was at 14.97 m and rising slowly around 8:45 pm Monday, with major flooding. This is already above the February 2026 flood levels of 14.26 metres.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to exceed 15.50 m Wednesday afternoon, with major flooding, higher than the 1957 flood levels of 15.19 metres. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 05:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,23.91,steady,10:45 am Wed 11/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.84,rising,10:30 am Wed 11/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,18.06,rising,11:30 pm Mon 09/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,18.18,rising,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.97,steady,8:45 pm Mon 09/03/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Adelaide River
Issued at 11:20 AM ACST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall since Monday evening has caused river level rises along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town where minor flooding is possible from Tuesday afternoon.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.

Upper Adelaide River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 10.39 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town may reach around the minor flood level (11.50 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river may remain around the minor flood level (11.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS),3.72,falling,9:40 am Tue 10/03/26
Adelaider River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek,8.77,rising,10:40 am Tue 10/03/26
Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town,10.39,rising,11:10 am Tue 10/03/26

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.