2 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
RIVER: Upper Victoria River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Kalkarindji
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - Avoid the flooded area
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 6:22 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:
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KALKARINDJI MONDAY MORNING
Recent moderate rainfall across the upper Victoria catchment has caused river level rises along the upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji. The river level at Kalkarindji may reach the minor flood level Monday morning.
Rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. The situation will be closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte and Northwest Coastal River catchments, including the Upper Victoria River.
Upper Victoria River:
Minor flooding is possible along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is currently at 7.67 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Victoria River at Kalkarindji may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) Monday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
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 4:00 PM ACST on Monday 2 March 2026.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at [http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood].
