Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 10:33 AM ACST on Thursday 05 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING RISING SLOWLY AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION, MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM SATURDAY EVENING
PROLONGED PEAK AROUND THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL LIKELY EARLY NEXT WEEK
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daly River catchment over the last week, causing river level rises. Elevated river levels are occurring along the Fergusson River and minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Further downstream, river levels are rising along the Daly River, with the main flood peak now downstream of Dorisvale Crossing and approaching Theyona Station.
Moderate flooding is rising slowly at Daly River Police Station. The river level may reach the major flood level from Saturday evening, with a prolonged peak around the major flood level likely early next week.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days. Widespread significant rainfall is not expected, however small additional river level rises are possible. The situation will continue to be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Barkly, Tanami and Sturt Creek Districts.

Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River and tributaries upstream of the Douglas River, including at Dorisvale Crossing.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is rising slowly at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels upstream at Beeboom Crossing and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.20 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station may reach the major flood level (14.00 m) from as early as Saturday evening. Further small rises are expected as upstream flows arrive, with a prolonged peak around the major flood level likely early next week. Forecast heights and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,21.13,steady,9:45 am Thu 05/02/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,5.62,falling,10:00 am Thu 05/02/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,15.91,rising,7:45 am Thu 05/02/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar,15.15,rising,10:15 am Thu 05/02/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,13.20,rising,10:15 am Thu 05/02/26

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.