Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:46 AM ACST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
The main flood peak along the Daly River is now below the Daly River Police Station, where the river fell below the major flood level Friday evening. In the upper catchment, river levels remain elevated along the Douglas and Katherine Rivers but are generally falling.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels have peaked but remain elevated along the Daly River and tributaries above the Douglas River, including at Dorisvale Crossing.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.89 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (13.10 m) through to Wednesday next 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 11:00 AM ACST on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,13.72,steady,9:45 am Sat 14/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.37,rising,10:30 am Sat 14/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,14.57,falling,8:45 am Sat 14/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,16.31,steady,10:15 am Sat 14/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.89,steady,10:15 am Sat 14/02/26

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.