Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End, Tanami And Sturt Creek Districts
Issued at 11:41 AM ACST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 8
FLOODING IS EASING IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Katherine River
Waterhouse River
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert

A major flood warning is current for the Daly River catchment.

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:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 11:23 AM ACST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT NITMILUK CENTRE
River levels are easing along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Further showers and storms are forecast over the catchment for the next few days, which may cause small renewed river level rises.
The situation is being monitored and warnings will be issued as required.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
No further flooding is expected along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.96 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
Small renewed river level rises are possible along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre, however the river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.41,falling,10:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,1.85,falling,11:15 am Fri 06/02/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,2.96,steady,11:10 am Fri 06/02/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,12.43,falling,11:06 am Fri 06/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:36 AM ACST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE DALY RIVER AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION, MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM SUNDAY
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daly River catchment over the last week, causing river level rises. Elevated river levels are occurring along the Fergusson River and minor flooding is easing along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Further downstream, river levels are rising along the Daly River, with the main flood peak now downstream of Theyona Station and approaching Beeboom Crossing.
Moderate flooding is rising slowly at Daly River Police Station. The river level may reach the major flood level from Sunday, with a prolonged peak around the major flood level possible early next week.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days. Widespread significant rainfall is not expected, however small additional river level rises are possible. The situation will continue to be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River and tributaries upstream of the Douglas River, including at Dorisvale Crossing.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is rising slowly along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels upstream at Beeboom Crossing and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.32 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station may reach the major flood level (14.00 m) from Sunday. Further small rises are possible as upstream flows arrive, with a prolonged peak around the major flood level possible early next week. Forecast heights and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Saturday 07 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,20.26,falling,9:15 am Fri 06/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.60,rising,10:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,16.11,steady,6:15 am Fri 06/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.44,steady,10:15 am Fri 06/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.32,steady,10:15 am Fri 06/02/26

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.