TYPE: Flood Watch
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Barkly, Carpentaria, and Arnhem Coastal Rivers
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: 10:55 am ACST on Wednesday 24 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:
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BARKLY, CARPENTARIA AND ARNHEM COASTAL RIVERS OVER THE COMING DAYS
A monsoon trough with an embedded low extends across the Gregory, Carpentaria and Northern Barkly districts. Widespread showers and isolated heavy falls are expected to continue through to the weekend across the Flood Watch area.
Catchments are becoming wet following recent rainfall.
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.
Flood impacts are not expected in the short term along the lower McArthur River.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River (rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek (rainfall expected in northern parts of catchment)
Barkly (rainfall expected in northern parts of catchment)
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North-Western Queensland, adjacent to the Northern Territory Flood Watch area.
· 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.
