Update 5: 11:00 am ACST on Thursday 5 March 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 5
LOCATIONS: Upper Victoria River, Kalkarindji
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - Decreasing Threat.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
It is now safe to return home - obey road signsDo not enter flood watersKeep clear of fallen powerlinesBe careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debrisFor emergency service in floods, cyclone or storms call 132 500In a life threatening situation call 000Take extra care on the roads, visit here for latest road conditionsDrive slowly and be aware of emergency services personnel who are still working in the areaBe aware of potentially contaminated water supplies
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11:00 am ACST on Thursday 5 March 2026
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
MINOR FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT KALKARINDJI
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji.
Further showers are forecast for the Victoria River catchment over the next few days. The situation is being monitored and forecasts and warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.
Upper Victoria River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is currently at 5.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level (9.00 m). The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
This warning is now cancelled.
