Weather Warning
IDD20545
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Daly River
Issued at 10:47 AM ACST on Monday 16 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 15
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is falling slowly at the Daly River Police Station. In the upper catchment, elevated river levels along the Douglas River are easing.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.
Daly River above Douglas River
A small peak has moved along the Daly River above the Douglas River at Dorisvale Crossing following recent rainfall.
Lower Daly River
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels that are gradually easing upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing | 13.01 | falling | 9:45 am Mon 16/02/26 |
| Douglas River at Douglas Crossing | 2.94 | steady | 10:30 am Mon 16/02/26 |
| Daly River at Beeboom Crossing | 13.98 | steady | 8:45 am Mon 16/02/26 |
| Daly River at Mount Nancar | 15.58 | steady | 10:15 am Mon 16/02/26 |
| Daly River at Daly River Police Station | 13.47 | falling | 10:15 am Mon 16/02/26 |