Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The South Eastern Inland Areas Of The Northern Territory
Issued at 11:54 AM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 12
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
Central Desert
Barkly

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 01:30 PM ACST on Monday 02 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Barkly and Simpson districts.

Issued at 10:09 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Broader heavy rainfall risks have eased, isolated shower and thunderstorm activity persist.

Weather Situation
The tropical low associated with the heavy rainfall risk over the last week has moved southwards into South Australia, reducing the broadscale risk of heavy rainfall.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Barkly and Simpson
This warning is now cancelled. However, shower and thunderstorm activity with locally heavy falls are still possible about the southeastern Northern Territory over the coming days, and further warnings may be issued if required.
Other Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Northern Territory

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Barkly and Simpson districts.

Issued at 10:09 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Broader heavy rainfall risks have eased, isolated shower and thunderstorm activity persist.

Weather Situation
The tropical low associated with the heavy rainfall risk over the last week has moved southwards into South Australia, reducing the broadscale risk of heavy rainfall.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Barkly and Simpson
This warning is now cancelled. However, shower and thunderstorm activity with locally heavy falls are still possible about the southeastern Northern Territory over the coming days, and further warnings may be issued if required.
Other Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways
* stay away from fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Northern Territory Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.