Update 12: 12:21 pm ACST on Monday 9 March 2026
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Advice
THIS IS UPDATE: 12
RIVERS: Victoria River below Kalkarindji, Fitzmaurice River, Moyle River, Katherine River, Daly River above Douglas River, Lower Daly River, Finniss River, Upper Adelaide River, Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town, Mary River, Waterhouse River and Roper River
LOCATIONS AFFECTED: Parts of the Top End.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - 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: 12:21 pm ACST on Monday 9 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:
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE
A trough lies over the Top End with a weak circulation still located over the Arnhem district. As a result, moderate to heavy falls are expected across the flood watch area, with heaviest rain most likely falling across the North West Coastal Rivers. Isolated heavy falls are possible with thunderstorms over the Flood Watch area during the remainder of Monday and Tuesday.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are saturated from recent rainfall which means that the moderate to heavy rain may produce renewed river level rises for some catchments or may prolong the current flooding.
Rainfall may cause further significant water level rises in rivers and creeks as well as prolonged overland flooding and ponding. Roads may become impassable. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
