Flood Alert: Bonaparte, NW Coastal Rivers

NT Government

A monsoon trough is developing across northern Australia, with a tropical low (30U) developing during Monday inland of the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, then moving slowly towards the west coast.

Catchments in the flood watch area are wet from recent rainfall. Showers and thunderstorms will be more frequent about the trough, with some heavy falls possible.

Rainfall may cause 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.

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Upper Victoria

For the latest flood and weather warnings see [http://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts]

For the latest rainfall and river level information see [http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood]

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