9 March 2026
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Advice - Parts of the Top End - Stay Informed
THIS IS UPDATE: 13
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 extends through the Daly and Carpentaria Districts, with an embedded tropical low located over the central Top End. The low is expected to weaken in the coming days, as the trough broadens over the inland parts of the Top End. Moderate rainfall is expected, with localised heavy falls possible across the Flood Watch area over the next few days.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are saturated from recent rainfall. Forecast 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.
