Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 09:15 AM ACST on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is falling slowly at Daly River Police Station.
Isolated showers and storms are possible across parts of the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to cause any significant river level rises.
Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated but gradually easing along the Daly River.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Lower Daly River.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.63 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The river is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (13.10 m) during Thursday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) during Friday.
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 01 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,5.72,falling,6:45 am Tue 31/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,2.32,steady,9:00 am Tue 31/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,16.20,steady,8:45 am Tue 31/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.63,steady,8:45 am Tue 31/03/26
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.
Forecast
Tindal (14.517°S, 132.3881°E, 134m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds.
Forecast for Tindal (14.517°S, 132.3881°E, 134m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
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Sunrise / Sunset for Tindal (14.517°S, 132.3881°E, 134m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:24am CST 6:46am CST 6:43pm CST 7:05pm CST 6:06pm CST 5:47am CST 
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