7 March 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 17**
RIVER: Katherine River
LOCATIONS AFFECTED: Katherine Town and Nitmiluk
ALERT LEVEL: Emergency warning - An Emergency Warning is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 9:50 pm ACST on Saturday 7 March 2026
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:
Consider your movement plansMove to high ground shelter indoors now - Stay indoors until all CLEAR is given by authoritiesStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500In a life threatening situation call 000
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
KATHERINE BRIDGE PEAKED NEAR 19.2 M SATURDAY EVENING WITH MAJOR FLOODING, AROUND THE APRIL 2006 FLOOD LEVEL
AT NITMILUK CENTRE RIVER LEVEL IS FALLING AFTER A MAJOR PEAK OCCURRED ABOVE THE APRIL 2006 FLOOD LEVEL
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Katherine River catchment since Wednesday, resulting in river level rises along the Katherine River. Major flooding is occurring at Nitmiluk Centre, where the river level has peaked during Saturday morning and is currently falling. Major flooding above the March 2000 flood level (17.50 m) is occurring at Katherine Bridge, where the river level peaked near 19.20 m Saturday evening, which is above the bridge deck and around the 2006 flood level.
Further rainfall is possible for the next few days, which my cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Major flooding is occurring at Katherine River Gorge Road.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre peaked at 9.64 m around Saturday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently at 7.93 m and falling, with major flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain above the major flood level (6.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may fall below the major flood level (6.50 m) Sunday morning.
Katherine Town:
Major flooding is occurring at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge peaked at 19.17 m around 8:30 pm Saturday and is currently at 19.15 m and steady, with major flooding. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain above the major flood level (17.50 m) through to late Sunday.
