Weather Warning

IDD20575

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Upper Victoria River

Issued at 10:40 AM ACST on Tuesday 3 Mar 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 3

RENEWED FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KALKARINDJI FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY

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 flooding is possible from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday with forecast rainfall.

Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough 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, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.

Upper Victoria River

Renewed flooding is possible along the upper Victoria River.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Victoria River at Kalkarindji4.34rising10:15 am Tue 03/03/26
Wickham River at Williams Crossing5.00rising10:15 am Tue 03/03/26
Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing8.90rising9:30 am Tue 03/03/26
Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing9.90rising6:30 am Tue 03/03/26