Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End, Tanami And Sturt Creek Districts
Issued at 11:43 AM ACST on Thursday 05 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Katherine River
Waterhouse River
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert
Barkly
Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine and Daly
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Barkly
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 12:00 PM ACST on Friday 06 February 2026.
Forecast
Avon Downs (17.3739°S, 133.4106°E, 204m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A thunderstorm likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds.
Forecast for Avon Downs (17.3739°S, 133.4106°E, 204m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 24° 24° 25° 26° 25° 25° 26° Maximum 30° 32° 32° 32° 32° 32° 32° Chance of rain 90% 80% 60% 60% 70% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 10
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(km/h)Wind direction NE NE NE NE NNE NNE N NNE NNW NNE NNW NW NW N Relative humidity 87% 69% 84% 61% 84% 61% 81% 63% 83% 59% 82% 59% 80% 60% Dew point 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Avon Downs (17.3739°S, 133.4106°E, 204m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:03am CST 6:26am CST 7:14pm CST 7:37pm CST 10:07pm CST 10:03am CST 
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
