Weather Warning

IDD20595

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments

Issued at 11:36 AM ACST on Tuesday 3 Mar 2026.

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE, NORTH WEST COASTAL AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS

Catchments likely to be affected include:

East Kimberley Rivers   
Victoria River below Kalkarindji   
Fitzmaurice River   
Moyle River   
Katherine River   
Daly River above Douglas River   
Lower Daly River   
Finniss River   
Walker River   
Waterhouse River   
Roper River   
Towns River   
Limmen Bight River   
Rosie River   
McArthur River   

Flood warning is current for the following catchment: Upper Victoria

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 Wednesday 04 March 2026.