Weather Warning
IDD20595
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia
Flood Watch for parts of the Top End, Central and Western Inland Areas
Issued at 12:50 AM ACST on Saturday 14 Mar 2026.
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE
Catchments likely to be affected include:
| East Kimberley Rivers | |
| Upper Victoria River | Minor flood warning current |
| Victoria River below Kalkarindji | Flood warning current |
| Fitzmaurice River | |
| Moyle River | |
| Katherine River | Minor flood warning current |
| Daly River above Douglas River | |
| Lower Daly River | Major flood warning current |
| Waterhouse River | |
| Roper River | |
| Finke River and Stephenson Creek | |
| MacDonnell Ranges | |
| Sturt Creek District | |
| Western Desert | |
| Central Desert | |
| Tanami Desert | |
| Barkly |
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 Sunday 15 March 2026.