Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 11:54 AM ACST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END
ONGOING FLOOD IMPACTS LIKELY TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Finniss River
Tiwi Islands
Upper Adelaide River
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Goomadeer River
Liverpool River
Blyth River
Goyder River
Buckingham River
Koolatong River
Walker River

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

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 Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Adelaide River And Flood Warning For The Lower Adelaide River
Issued at 11:30 AM ACST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE LOWER ADELAIDE RIVER
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle was observed across the Adelaide River catchment over the weekend. Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days but are not expected to contribute significantly to riverine flows.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town recorded a major flood peak early Monday morning, and fell below the minor flood level late Monday afternoon.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End including the Upper Adelaide River catchment.

Upper Adelaide River:
Flooding is easing along the Upper Adelaide River.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 4.24 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is likely to remain below the minor flood level (11.50 m).

Adelaide River and Margaret River:
River level rises and elevated river levels are occurring along the Margaret River and the Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town.

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 12:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS),2.52,steady,10:10 am Tue 24/03/26
Adelaider River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek,3.10,falling,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town,4.24,falling,11:10 am Tue 24/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:24 AM ACST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 33

RENEWED RIVER RISES AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has been observed across the Daly River catchment since Sunday. Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, where the river levels are expected to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of March. While recent rainfall has caused renewed rises in river levels, they are expected to remain well below levels recorded earlier in March.
The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End including the Daly River catchment.

Lower Daly River:
Prolonged major flooding is continuing along the Daly River with renewed rises.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 14.47 m and steady, 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 March.

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 Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,21.14,steady,9:15 am Tue 24/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.83,falling,10:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.39,steady,8:45 am Tue 24/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.47,steady,9:45 am Tue 24/03/26

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.