Weather Warning

IDD20545

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning for the Daly River

Issued at 11:32 AM ACST on Friday 13 Mar 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 20

SIGNIFICANT AND PROLONGED MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION

PEAK AROUND 1998 LEVELS LIKELY FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY

Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station. River levels are likely to peak around the 1998 flood level (16.25 m) from overnight Friday into Saturday. Significant major flooding will continue for a prolonged period.

Moderate rainfall is forecast over the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.

A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Katherine River, and a Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Central and Western Inland Areas.

Lower Daly River

Significant major flooding is occurring along the Daly River.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing23.80steady10:30 am Fri 13/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing5.48falling11:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing18.06rising11:30 pm Mon 09/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar19.51steady10:45 am Fri 13/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station16.19steady9:45 am Fri 13/03/26