1 March 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 3
RIVERS: Upper Victoria River, Victoria River, Fitzmaurice River, Moyle River, Lower Daly River, Finniss River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Parts of the Bonaparte and Northwest Coastal Rivers catchments
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 1:02 pm ACST on Sunday 1 March 2026
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
You may become isolatedLivestock and other animals and pets may become isolatedFast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap youFlood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals
ACTION STATEMENTS:
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.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 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE AND NORTHWEST COASTAL RIVERS FROM SUNDAY
A monsoon trough is developing across northern Australia, with a tropical low (30U) developing on Monday, inland of the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, then moving slowly towards the west coast.
Catchments in the flood watch area are wet from recent rainfall. Showers and thunderstorms will be more frequent about the trough, with some heavy falls possible.
Rainfall may cause significant water level rises in rivers and creeks and prolonged overland flooding and ponding from Sunday and roads may become impassable. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Lower Daly River (Localised flooding)
Finniss River
For the latest flood and weather warnings see [http://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts]
For the latest rainfall and river level information see [http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood]
