Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
25 MARCH 2026 08:52 ACST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 08:52 AM ACST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 34
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. The flood peak has passed Dorisvale Crossing and is approaching Theyona Station. 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.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to contribute significantly to riverine flows.
A major flood warning is current for the Katherine River.
Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River downstream of Dorisvale Crossing. Renewed rises are occurring at Theyona Station.
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 14.54 m and rising 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 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 Thursday 26 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,20.89,falling,7:30 am Wed 25/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,4.87,falling,8:30 am Wed 25/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,17.57,steady,7:45 am Wed 25/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.54,steady,6:45 am Wed 25/03/26
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.
