Update 1: 1:46 pm ACST on Thursday 5 March 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 1 -
RIVER: Katherine River
LOCATION AFFECTED: Nitmiluk
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger.
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: 1:46 pm ACST on Thursday 5 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 NITMILUK CENTRE FROM FRIDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Katherine River catchment since Wednesday, resulting in river level rises along the Seventeen Mile Creek, Birdie Creek, and Katherine River. Minor flooding is possible at Nitmiluk Centre from Friday morning.
Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough may cause further river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 1.15 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
