Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 12:10 PM ACST on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END FROM LATE SATURDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Tiwi Islands
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Goomadeer River
Liverpool River
Blyth River
Goyder River
Buckingham River
Koolatong River
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine, Lower Daly and Waterhouse

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 Friday 20 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:54 AM ACST on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 26

PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT DALY POLICE STATION
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, where river levels peaked at 16.42 m during Sunday morning which was above the 1998 flood level (16.25 m). The river level is slowly falling but is expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of the week.
Further rainfall is forecast over catchment in the next few days. Renewed river rises are likely with forecast rain from Sunday.

Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly Police Station.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 15.51 m and falling slowly, with major flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to remain above the major flood level (14.00 m) for the remainder of the week.

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 Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,19.20,rising,10:45 am Thu 19/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,3.51,steady,10:30 am Thu 19/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,18.59,falling,10:45 am Thu 19/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,15.49,steady,10:45 am Thu 19/03/26

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.