Warnings

Initial Flood Watch For The Parts Of The North West Coastal Rivers Wed 19 Nov 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
  
Initial Flood Watch For The Parts Of The North West Coastal Rivers 
Issued at 02:06 PM ACST on Wednesday 19 November 2025
Flood Watch Number: 1
SIGNIFICANT RISES IN CREEKS AND RIVERS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Finniss River
Tiwi Islands
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Goomadeer River

A tropical cyclone advice is current for parts of the Top End west coast.

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 11:00 AM ACST on Thursday 20 November 2025.