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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Katherine River
Issued at 08:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 57

NITMILUK CENTRE PEAKED AT 7.5 METRES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WITH MAJOR FLOODING
KATHERINE BRIDGE MAY PEAK NEAR 17.6 METRES WITH MAJOR FLOODING OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle since Sunday has caused significant river level rises along the Katherine River and its tributaries. The main flood peak has passed Nitmiluk, where river levels peaked at 7.53 m Wednesday afternoon with major flooding.
Downstream at Katherine Bridge, moderate flooding is occurring with rises expected to continue and major flooding is possible from late Wednesday evening, with a peak above the major flood level possible overnight Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days and further river level rises are possible. This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Katherine River Gorge Road:
Major flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre peaked at 7.53 m around 03:30 pm Wednesday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 7.36 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to remain above the major flood level (6.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Katherine Town:
Major flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 17.35 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge may exceed the major flood level (17.50 m) late Wednesday evening. The river may peak near 17.60 m overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with major flooding.

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 05:00 AM ACST on Thursday 26 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Katherine River near Birdie Creek,5.56,falling,6:50 pm Wed 25/03/26
Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,2.17,steady,7:15 pm Wed 25/03/26
Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,7.36,falling,7:51 pm Wed 25/03/26
Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,17.35,rising,7:46 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 11:31 AM ACST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOOD IMPACTS MAY PERSIST ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Finniss River
Tiwi Islands
Upper Adelaide River
Mary River
Wildman River
South Alligator River
East Alligator River
Goomadeer River
Liverpool River
Blyth River
Goyder River
Buckingham River
Koolatong River
Walker River

Major flood warnings are current for the Katherine and Daly River catchments. Minor flood warning is current for the Waterhouse River and a flood warning for the Roper River.
No further flooding is expected in the following catchment(s): Fitzmaurice, Moyle, Finniss, Tiwi Islands, Upper Adelaide, Mary, Wildman, South Alligator, East Alligator, Goomadeer, Liverpool, Blyth, Goyder, Buckingham, Koolatong and Walker

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:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River And Flood Warning For The Roper River
Issued at 09:37 AM ACST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BESWICK BRIDGE LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has caused river level rises and flooding across the Waterhouse River and Roper River catchments. After a moderate flood peak along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge early Tuesday morning, river levels fell below the minor flood level Tuesday evening.
Further rainfall observed overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused renewed river level rises, with river level at Beswick Bridge is likely to reach around the minor flood level late Wednesday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast during Wednesday which may cause further river level rises. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Waterhouse River:
Renewed minor flooding is likely along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 7.67 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to reach around the minor flood level (7.70 m) late Wednesday morning. The river may remain around the minor flood level (7.70 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Roper River below Elsey Creek:
River levels remain 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 11:00 AM ACST on Thursday 26 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),5.23,falling,8:45 am Wed 25/03/26
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,7.67,rising,9:15 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.

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.