Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:35 AM ACST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is falling slowly at the Daly River Police Station. In the upper catchment, elevated river levels along the Douglas and Katherine Rivers are easing.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Daly River above Douglas River:
Small renewed rises in response to recent rainfall, are observed in the Daly River and tributaries above the Douglas River, including at Dorisvale Crossing.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.69 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (13.10 m) through to Wednesday.

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 Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,14.26,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,3.36,falling,10:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,14.24,steady,7:30 am Sun 15/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.94,falling,10:15 am Sun 15/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.69,falling,10:15 am Sun 15/02/26

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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River
Issued at 11:04 AM ACST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BESWICK BRIDGE
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge fell below the minor flood level overnight Friday, following a peak during Friday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as necessary.

Waterhouse River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 6.91 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.70 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),2.32,steady,6:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,6.91,falling,10:45 am Sat 14/02/26

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.