CATCHMENTS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED: Georgina River and Eyre Creek, Finke River and Stephenson Creek, MacDonnell Ranges Simpson Desert, Central Desert & Barkly
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Parts of the Eastern, Central and Western Inland Areas of the Northern Territory
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
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:
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.Stay 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:
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING ARE OCCURRING IN THE BARKLY AND GEORGINA RIVERS
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING ARE EXPECTED TO EXTEND INTO THE OTHER CENTRAL, WESTERN AND EASTERN CATCHMENTS IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SUNDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK
A broad trough extends over central parts of the Northern Territory, with an embedded low over the southern Barkly District. The low is expected to move slowly southward over the coming days, bringing widespread heavy rainfall, with isolated heavier falls across the Flood Watch Area.
This rainfall has resulted in river level rises and flooding across the Barkly and Georgina River catchments since Saturday, and rainfall and flooding is expected to continue during Sunday and into Monday and Tuesday. River and creek level rises and areas of flooding are also expected across the Central Desert and eastern parts of the Tanami Desert catchment from Sunday. In the MacDonnell Ranges, Finke River, Stephenson Creek and Simpson Desert catchments flooding is possible from Monday onwards.
Catchments are wet across the Flood Watch Area and will respond to further rainfall.
The accumulated rainfall over the next few days will be significant. River and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are occurring and expected across parts of the Flood Watch Area. These conditions are likely to affect road access in many areas in the coming days. Some communities will become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
A Flood Watch is current in South Australia for the Finke River, Stephenson Creek and Simpson Desert. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall is current for the Simpson and parts of the Barkly and Tanami Desert in the Northern Territory.
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]
