RIVER: Upper Victoria River, Victoria River below Kalkarindji, Katherine River, Waterhouse River, Sturt Creek District and Tanami
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Top End, Barkly, Tanami and Kimberley Districts
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - Stay Informed
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 11:43 am ACST on Thursday 5 February 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
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 extends through the Top End while a broad area of low pressure persists over much of the Territory. Enhanced tropical moisture and slow moving thunderstorms may result in localised heavy rainfall.
Catchments are moderately wet to saturated in the Flood Watch area after recent rainfall. River level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area, which may affect road access.
Some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Katherine River (minor flood warning current for Nitmiluk Centre)
Waterhouse River
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert
Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Katherine and Daly.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Barkly.
