Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 09:00 AM ACST on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is continuing at Daly River Police Station, where river levels are slowly easing.
Isolated showers and storms are possible across parts of the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to cause any significant river level rises.
Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated but gradually easing along the Daly River.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Lower Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.48 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The river is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (13.10 m) during Friday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) during Saturday.
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 11:30 AM ACST on Thursday 02 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,10.10,steady,3:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.23,steady,8:30 am Wed 01/04/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.96,steady,8:45 am Wed 01/04/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.48,steady,8:45 am Wed 01/04/26
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.
Forecast
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds.
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