Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Re-issued to updated next issue time

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End, Central And Western Inland Areas
Issued at 12:50 PM ACST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 18
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Sturt Creek District
Western Desert
Central Desert
Tanami Desert
Barkly

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 Sunday 15 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 10:04 AM ACST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

NEAR MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NITMILUK CENTRE
River levels have fallen just below the minor flood level along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. However with forecast rainfall, the river level may remain around the minor flood level overnight Saturday and into Sunday.
Downstream, river levels along the Katherine River at Katherine Bridge are expected to remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m).
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, which includes the Katherine River.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.92 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.14,falling,9:40 am Sat 14/03/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,1.79,steady,9:45 am Sat 14/03/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,2.92,falling,9:50 am Sat 14/03/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,12.43,falling,9:56 am Sat 14/03/26

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 07:51 AM ACST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 21

MAJOR FLOODING PEAKING ABOVE 1998 FLOOD LEVELS; PROLONGED FLOOD PEAK EXPECTED
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, where river levels are currently peaking above the 1998 flood level (16.25 m). River levels are expected to remain around the current peak over the weekend and stay elevated above the major flood level well into next week.
Moderate rainfall is forecast over the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Katherine River, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Central and Western Inland Areas.

Lower Daly River:
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River.
The river level is currently peaking around 16.40 m, above the 1998 flood level, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to remain around 16.40 m overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river is expected to remain above the major flood level (14.00 m) well into 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 12:00 PM ACST on Sunday 15 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,23.34,falling,6:45 am Sat 14/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.18,rising,7:30 am Sat 14/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,19.50,rising,12:30 pm Thu 12/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,19.63,steady,6:45 am Sat 14/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,16.36,steady,7:45 am Sat 14/03/26

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.