Flood Advice - Katherine Town And Nitmiluk

NT Government

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:

NEAR MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NITMILUK CENTRE

River levels have fallen just below the minor flood level along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. However with forecast rainfall, the river level may remain around the minor flood level overnight Saturday and into Sunday.

Downstream, river levels along the Katherine River at Katherine Bridge are expected to remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m).

A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, which includes the Katherine River.

Katherine River Gorge Road:

Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk.

The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.92 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain around the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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