Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 06:51 AM ACST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG THE DALY RIVER AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION FROM LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
DALY RIVER POLICE STATION MAY REACH 14.50 M DURING SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daly River catchment since Wednesday, with particularly heavy rainfall during Thursday and into Friday, resulting in river level rises along the Daly River. Moderate flooding is occurring at Daly River Police Station, with major flooding expected from late Saturday afternoon.
Further showers are forecast during Saturday, the situation will be closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A major flood warning is current for the Katherine River, a flood watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River rises are occurring in the upper Daly River, and flooding will continue for at least the next few days.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is expected along the Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.31 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to exceed the major flood level (14.00 m) late Saturday afternoon. The river may reach around 14.50 m during Sunday, with major flooding. 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 01:00 PM ACST on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,23.02,rising,5:45 am Sat 07/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,9.97,falling,6:30 am Sat 07/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,16.08,rising,5:45 am Sat 07/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.61,rising,6:45 am Sat 07/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.31,rising,6:45 am Sat 07/03/26

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
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Daly and Arnhem districts.

Issued at 3:54 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the western Top End has eased. The situation continues to be closely monitored.

Weather Situation
A tropical low is positioned about the southwest Arnhem district, embedded within a trough extending into the Carpentaria district. The low is expected to remain slow-moving over the next 24 hours as it gradually weakens,
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Daly and Arnhem
This warning is now cancelled.
155.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Theyona Station in the 6 hours to 3:46 pm.
111 mm of rainfall was recorded at Birdie Creek in the 6 hours to 7:16 am.
104 mm of rainfall was recorded at Edith Falls Ridge in the 6 hours to 7:21 am.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Daly and Arnhem districts.

Issued at 3:54 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the western Top End has eased. The situation continues to be closely monitored.

Weather Situation
A tropical low is positioned about the southwest Arnhem district, embedded within a trough extending into the Carpentaria district. The low is expected to remain slow-moving over the next 24 hours as it gradually weakens,
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Daly and Arnhem
This warning is now cancelled.
155.5 mm of rainfall was recorded at Theyona Station in the 6 hours to 3:46 pm.
111 mm of rainfall was recorded at Birdie Creek in the 6 hours to 7:16 am.
104 mm of rainfall was recorded at Edith Falls Ridge in the 6 hours to 7:21 am.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

Marine Wind Warning Summary for the Northern Territory

Issued at 02:30 AM CST on Saturday 07 March 2026
for the period until midnight CST Sunday 08 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 07 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Beagle Bonaparte Coast, Van Diemen Gulf, Arafura Coast, Gove Peninsula Coast and Roper Groote Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darwin Harbour

Wind Warnings for Sunday 08 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Arafura Coast, Gove Peninsula Coast and Roper Groote Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 8:30 am CST Saturday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Adelaide River
Issued at 02:03 PM ACST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN FROM EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall across the Adelaide River catchment over the last few days has resulted in significant river level rises along the Adelaide river and its tributaries. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which has the potential to cause minor flooding along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town from early Saturday morning.
A flood watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments and a severe weather warning is current for heavy rainfall in the Daly and parts of Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.

Upper Adelaide River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Adelaide River.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 6.93 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town may reach around the minor flood level (11.50 m) early Saturday morning. Further rises are possible.

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 01:00 PM ACST on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS),2.88,falling,1:20 am Fri 06/03/26
Adelaider River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek,6.16,rising,8:50 am Fri 06/03/26
Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town,6.93,rising,1:40 pm Fri 06/03/26

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte, North West Coastal And Carpentaria Coastal River Catchments
Issued at 11:10 AM ACST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 9
WIDESPREAD FLOODING IN PARTS OF NORTH WEST COASTAL RIVERS

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
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek

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 Saturday 07 March 2026.