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.