Forecast

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Victoria River
Issued at 02:41 PM ACST on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KALKARINDJI FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Recent moderate rainfall across the upper Victoria River catchment caused a minor flood peak during Monday morning at Kalkarindji. The river level has now fallen below the minor flood level, however, renewed minor flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday with forecast rainfall.
Rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte and North West Coastal River catchments.

Upper Victoria River:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji peaked at 9.13 m around 10:30 am Monday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 8.31 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall, the Victoria River at Kalkarindji may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 12:00 PM ACST on Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Victoria River at Kalkarindji,8.31,falling,2:15 pm Mon 02/03/26
Wickham River at Williams Crossing,4.31,falling,2:15 pm Mon 02/03/26
Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing,7.84,rising,1:45 pm Mon 02/03/26
Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing,9.49,rising,12:45 pm Mon 02/03/26

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.