Update 1: 2:03 pm ACST on Friday 6 February 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 1 -
RIVER: Adelaide River
LOCATIONS AFFECTED: Adelaide River
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
Prepare your household emergency plan and kit nowStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]Avoid the area - do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 2:03 pm ACST on Friday 6 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
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN FROM EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall across the Adelaide River catchment over the last few days has resulted in significant river level rises along the Adelaide river and its tributaries. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which has the potential to cause minor flooding along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town from early Saturday morning.
A flood watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments and a severe weather warning is current for heavy rainfall in the Daly and parts of Arnhem and Carpentaria districts.
Upper Adelaide River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Adelaide River.
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 6.93 m and rising, below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town may reach around the minor flood level (11.50 m) early Saturday morning. Further rises are possible.
