TYPE: Initial Flood Watch
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Robinson River, Calvert River, Barkly Catchment.
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 1:46 pm ACST on Monday 22 December 2025
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
You may become isolatedProperty damage and destructionLivestock 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
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
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
A trough across the Gregory and northern Barkly Districts is expected to deepen into a monsoon trough from about Wednesday and persist for much of the week, bringing widespread showers and heavy falls to parts of the Barkly and Carpentaria Coastal Rivers.
Catchments are gradually becoming wet following recent rainfall.
Widespread moderate and isolated heavy falls are possible during this week, particularly about the northeast Barkly and Carpentaria coastal catchments.
River and creek level rises, overland flow, and isolated flooding in low-lying areas are possible across many inland parts of the Flood Watch catchments. This is expected to affect many roads over the coming days. Check road conditions before travelling.
· Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
· Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
· Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
· Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
· For local emergency management warnings and advice visit [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au].
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
