Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 02:42 PM ACST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT NITMILUK CENTRE
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Katherine River Catchment overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and has resulted in rapid river level rises and minor flooding at Nitmiluk Centre. A minor flood peak was observed at Nitmiluk Centre during Thursday morning. River levels are slowly falling, however renewed rises are possible overnight Thursday with forecast rainfall.
River levels at Katherine Bridge are expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next few days.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is occurring at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre peaked at 3.70 m around 10:20 am Thursday. The river is currently at 3.30 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Renewed rises are possible overnight with forecast rainfall.
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 Friday 30 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.52,rising,2:20 pm Thu 29/01/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,2.30,falling,2:15 pm Thu 29/01/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,3.30,falling,2:00 pm Thu 29/01/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,10.05,rising,2:26 pm Thu 29/01/26
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.
Forecast
Nhulunbuy (12.192°S, 136.7742°E, 33m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. A thunderstorm likely during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming W/NW 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Nhulunbuy (12.192°S, 136.7742°E, 33m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 26° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 31° 31° 31° 31° 31° 31° 31° Chance of rain 60% 60% 60% 50% 60% 80% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 24
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(km/h)Wind direction WNW NW WNW NW NW NW WNW WNW WNW WNW WNW NW NNW NNW Relative humidity 83% 76% 81% 74% 79% 73% 79% 74% 80% 73% 80% 75% 80% 77% Dew point 25°C 26°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 25°C 26°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Nhulunbuy (12.192°S, 136.7742°E, 33m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:54am CST 6:16am CST 6:56pm CST 7:18pm CST 4:36pm CST 3:07am CST 
Waxing gibbous
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