Moderate Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River And Flood Warning For The Roper River
10 MARCH 2026 22:56 ACST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River And Flood Warning For The Roper River
Issued at 10:56 PM ACST on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT BESWICK BRIDGE
Heavy rainfall since Monday afternoon has caused river level rises along the Waterhouse River. Moderate flooding is easing at Beswick Bridge.
Widespread heavy falls are unlikely, but isolated heavier falls remain possible for the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.
Waterhouse River:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 8.25 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge may fall below the moderate flood level (8.10 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may remain above the minor flood level (7.70 m) during Wednesday.
Roper River below Elsey Creek:
River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment.
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 10:00 AM ACST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),4.00,rising,10:45 pm Tue 10/03/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,8.25,falling,10:45 pm Tue 10/03/26
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.
