Flood Alert: Top End, Barkly, Tanami & Gulf Rivers
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Advice
THIS IS UPDATE #: 3
RIVER: Upper Victoria River, Victoria River below Kalkarindji, Fitzmaurice River, Moyle River, Katherine River(minor flood warning current for Nitmiluk Centre), Daly River above Douglas River, Lower Daly River, Waterhouse River(minor flood warning current for Beswick Bridge), Roper River, Towns River, Limmen Bight River, Rosie River, McArthur River, Robinson River, Calvert River, Settlement Creek, Tanami Desert(rainfall expected in northern parts of the district) & Barkly
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Parts of the Top End, Barkly and Tanami Districts and Gulf of Carpentaria Rivers
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11:18 am ACST on Sunday 1 February 2026
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11:18 am ACST on Sunday 1 February 2026
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
• You may become isolated
• Livestock and other animals and pets may become isolated
• Fast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap you
• Flood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals
ACTION STATEMENTS:
• Prepare your household emergency plan and kit now
• Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local Radio
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings
• Avoid the area - do not enter flood waters
• For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
A tropical low is located over the eastern parts of the Victoria River catchment. The low is expected to be slow-moving in coming days before moving westwards and into Western Australia by mid-week. This may bring widespread rainfall, with heavy falls possible in parts of the Flood Watch area, with flooding possible from late Sunday and into the new week. Uncertainties remain over the movement of the tropical low and this will impact which areas see the heaviest rainfall.
Catchments are moderately wet in the Flood Watch area after recent rainfall.
River level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area, which may affect road access. Some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine and Waterhouse
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
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.
https://nt.gov.au/
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