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
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing | 23.80 | steady | 10:30 am Fri 13/03/26 |
| Douglas River at Douglas Crossing | 5.48 | falling | 11:00 am Fri 13/03/26 |
| Daly River at Beeboom Crossing | 18.06 | rising | 11:30 pm Mon 09/03/26 |
| Daly River at Mount Nancar | 19.51 | steady | 10:45 am Fri 13/03/26 |
| Daly River at Daly River Police Station | 16.19 | steady | 9:45 am Fri 13/03/26 |