Warnings

Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte And North West Coastal Rivers Catchments Sat 28 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Reissue to correct the title
  
Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte And North West Coastal Rivers Catchments 
Issued at 01:52 PM ACST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE AND NORTH WEST COASTAL RIVERS FROM SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River

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 02:30 PM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026.