RIVER: Daly River above Douglas River and Lower Daly River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Daly River at Daly River Police Station / Nauiyu & Douglas River at Dorisvale Crossing
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - Avoid flooded area
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
You may become isolatedProperty damage and destructionLivestock, and other animals and pets may become isolated
ACTION STATEMENTS:
Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500In a life threatening situation call 000Take extra care on the roads, visit here for latest road conditions
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Moderate flooding is falling slowly at the Daly River Police Station. In the upper catchment, elevated river levels along the Douglas River are easing.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.
Daly River above Douglas River:
A small peak has moved along the Daly River above the Douglas River at Dorisvale Crossing following recent rainfall.
Lower Daly River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station, with elevated river levels that are gradually easing upstream at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley and Mount Nancar.
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 13.47 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (13.10 m) Tuesday evening. The river may fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) during Thursday.
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 [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au].For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
