Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte, North West Coastal And Carpentaria Coastal River Catchments
Issued at 11:36 AM ACST on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE, NORTH WEST COASTAL AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS
Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River
Daly River above Douglas River
Lower Daly River
Finniss River
Walker River
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Flood warning is current for the following catchment: Upper Victoria
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 Wednesday 04 March 2026.
Forecast
Helen Springs (17.3739°S, 133.4106°E, 204m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A thunderstorm likely, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding S of Arnhem Highway in the afternoon and evening. Winds NW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon.
Forecast for Helen Springs (17.3739°S, 133.4106°E, 204m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 25° 25° 24° 25° 25° 25° 27° Maximum 31° 31° 30° 32° 34° 35° 33° Chance of rain 80% 60% 60% 60% 60% 40% 70% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 15
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(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE ESE ESE SE ESE SSE SE SE SE S SSE SE SE Relative humidity 84% 67% 82% 65% 85% 63% 77% 54% 74% 48% 71% 47% 67% 44% Dew point 24°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 20°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Helen Springs (17.3739°S, 133.4106°E, 204m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:14am CST 6:36am CST 7:00pm CST 7:22pm CST 6:52pm CST 6:06am CST 
Full moon
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Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
