NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Emergency Warning
THIS IS UPDATE: 8
RIVER: Waterhouse River
LOCATIONS AFFECTED: Beswick
ALERT LEVEL: Emergency warning - An Emergency Warning is the highest level of warning. Risk remains in place
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 8:52 pm ACST on Friday 6 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:
It is too dangerous to travel, reconsider your plansMove to high ground and 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:
MAJOR FLOODING PEAKED AT BESWICK BRIDGE, WITH SMALL RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE
Recent heavy rainfall across the Waterhouse and Roper catchments has resulted in significant river level rises along the Waterhouse River, with major flooding occurring at Beswick Bridge. Major flooding has peaked at Beswick Bridge, however small renewed rises are possible overnight Friday into Saturday and major flooding is likely to continue into Saturday.
Elevated river levels and river level rises are occurring throughout the Roper River catchment. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.
This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments. A severe weather warning is current for heavy rainfall in the Daly and parts of Arnhem districts.
Waterhouse River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge peaked at 9.32 m around 2:15 pm Friday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 9.21 m and steady, with major flooding. Small renewed river level rises are possible and the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.70 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.
Roper River below Elsey Creek:
Elevated river levels and river level rises are occurring throughout the Roper River catchment.
