Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End, Barkly And Tanami Districts And Gulf Of Carpentaria Rivers
Issued at 11:40 AM ACST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Daly River above Douglas River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek
Tanami Desert
Barkly

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine

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 12:00 PM ACST on Sunday 01 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 09:49 AM ACST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NITMILUK CENTRE WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
A second minor flood peak was observed at Nitmiluk along the Katherine River during Friday afternoon. River levels are slowly easing, and are currently just below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are possible and the Katherine River at Nitmiluk may remain around the minor flood level for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.
River levels at Katherine Bridge are expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next few days.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Renewed minor flooding is possible at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.96 m and falling, just below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall, small renewed river level rises are possible and the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.

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 10:00 AM ACST on Sunday 01 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.22,steady,9:40 am Sat 31/01/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,1.93,steady,9:45 am Sat 31/01/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,2.90,falling,9:40 am Sat 31/01/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,13.35,falling,9:36 am Sat 31/01/26

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.