Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
10 MARCH 2026 14:50 ACST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 02:50 PM ACST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15
SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, where the river level is expected to exceed 15.50 m Wednesday morning (above the 1957 flood levels), with further rises likely as upstream flows arrive. An extended peak and significant period of major flooding can be expected through to the weekend and into the next week.
The major flood peak along the Daly River has passed through Theyona station and is now moving towards Beeboom Crossing.
Further rainfall is possible over the next few days, which may exacerbate river levels. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Katherine River, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.
Lower Daly River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Daly River.
No current observations are available along the Daly River Police Station. The river was at 14.97 m and rising slowly around 8:45 pm Monday, with major flooding. This is already above the February 2026 flood levels of 14.26 metres.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is expected to exceed 15.50 m Wednesday morning, with major flooding, higher than the 1957 flood levels of 15.19 metres. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
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 11:00 AM ACST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,23.87,steady,1:45 pm Tue 10/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,6.84,steady,2:30 pm Tue 10/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,18.06,rising,11:30 pm Mon 09/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,18.18,rising,11:00 am Tue 10/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,14.97,steady,8:45 pm Mon 09/03/26
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.
