Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 07:38 AM CST on Sunday 16 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT THE NITMILUK CENTRE
Since 9:00 am Saturday rainfall totals of 30-80 mm have been recorded across the Katherine River catchment and minor flooding has developed along the Gorge Road.
Further rainfall is forecast for the area over the next few days which is likely to lead to renewed river level rises along the Gorge Road.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Gorge Road.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 3.07 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Sunday. Renewed river level rises above the minor flood level are likely from Sunday afternoon with forecast rain fall.
Katherine Town:
No flooding is expected at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 10.53 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m) during Sunday.
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
Don't drive into floodwaters.}
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.
Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au .
The latest road conditions are available at www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:30 am CST on Monday 17 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.54,Steady,07:00 AM SUN 16/02/25
Seventeen Mile Creek,2.97,Steady,06:45 AM SUN 16/02/25
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,3.07,Falling,06:49 AM SUN 16/02/25
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,10.53,Rising,07:01 AM SUN 16/02/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nt/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts.
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McMinns Lagoon (12.5549°S, 131.0688°E, 21m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds.
Forecast for McMinns Lagoon (12.5549°S, 131.0688°E, 21m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
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Sunrise / Sunset for McMinns Lagoon (12.5549°S, 131.0688°E, 21m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:23am CST 6:45am CST 7:14pm CST 7:36pm CST 10:11pm CST 10:09am CST 
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