INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 06:00 am ACST on Monday 2 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 6mm at Upper Bond Springs.
This resulted in the Todd River level rising and causing low level flooding.
The water level at Anzac Oval (Todd River) started to rise at 0300 hrs and is currently 1.61m, is still rising and is forecast to rise to a peak of around 2.2m at approximately 0900 hrs. This would be a Category B flow.
As a consequence of this the following causeways remain closed:
• Schwarz Crescent
• Wills Terrace
• 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.
Bureau of Meteorology:
Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm early this morning.
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 10:00 AM ACST on Monday 2 March 2026 unless conditions change.
