Todd River
1 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
RIVER: Todd River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Alice Springs
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - Avoid the flooded area
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 06:33 pm ACST on Sunday 1 March 2026
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
• You may become isolated
• Property damage and destruction
• 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:
• Enact your household emergency plan now
• Do not enter flood water
• Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local Radio
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings
• For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
• In a life-threatening situation call 000
• Take extra care on the roads, visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au for latest road conditions
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
FLOODING IS OCCURRING IN THE TODD RIVER
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the upper catchment from around 0400 hrs, with 41mm recorded at Bond Springs and 9mm at Upper Bond Springs.
This resulted in the Todd River level rising and causing low level flooding.
The current weather situation is that a moist airmass and a surface trough can generate severe thunderstorms which are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Alice Springs.
As a consequence of this the following causeways remain closed:
• Schwarz Crescent
• Wills Terrace
• Tuncks Road
• Taffy Pick
• Palm Circuit
Access from Desert Springs and Mt Johns is via the Territory Generation access road.
Additional Information:
The catchment remains saturated, and river flows are likely to react rapidly if high intensity rainfall occurs.
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.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 AM ACST on Monday 2 March 2026.
