Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For Parts Of The Top End
Issued at 12:21 PM ACST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 12
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Mary River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
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 01:00 PM ACST on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Forecast
Cresswell Downs (16.7565°S, 136.985°E, 59m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds.
Forecast for Cresswell Downs (16.7565°S, 136.985°E, 59m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 26° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 34° 34° 34° 33° 32° 33° 33° Chance of rain 70% 60% 50% 60% 90% 80% 80% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 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
(km/h)12
(km/h)7
(km/h)10
(km/h)7
(km/h)10
(km/h)8
(km/h)10
(km/h)9
(km/h)11
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)9
(km/h)12
(km/h)Wind direction E E ENE NE NNE NNE E E ESE ENE NE NE E NE Relative humidity 87% 71% 89% 73% 86% 67% 85% 70% 87% 75% 87% 72% 88% 72% Dew point 27°C 27°C 26°C 28°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 26°C 27°C 27°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 28°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cresswell Downs (16.7565°S, 136.985°E, 59m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:06am CST 6:28am CST 6:45pm CST 7:06pm CST 11:12pm CST 11:57am CST 
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
