NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Advice
THIS IS UPDATE #: 1
RIVER: Daly River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Daly River
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 09:06hrs, Monday 2 February 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:
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
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daly River catchment over the last week. This has caused river level rises across the catchment, with river levels elevated along the Fergusson River and minor flooding occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Further downstream, river levels are rising along the Daly River, with a peak approaching Dorisvale Crossing over the next few days and approaching Daly River Police Station into this weekend.
At Daly River Police Station, minor flooding is likely to occur from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, and moderate flooding is likely to occur from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Higher levels may be possible.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause additional river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Barkly and Tanami Districts and Gulf of Carpentaria Rivers.
Daly River above Douglas River:
River levels are elevated along the Daly River and tributaries upstream of the Douglas River.
Fergusson River:
River levels are elevated along the Fergusson River and tributaries.
Lower Daly River:
The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is currently at 11.06 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Daly River at Daly River Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (12.60 m) from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (13.10 m) from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Higher levels may be possible with forecast rainfall. Forecasts will be updated as upstream peaks are observed
