9 March 2026
NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Emergency Warning - Katherine Town and Nitmiluk
THIS IS UPDATE: 25
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: 9.53 pm ACST on Monday 9 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:
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KATHERINE BRIDGE AND NITMILUK CENTRE, WITH RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
Recent intermittent rainfall has cause some renewed river level rises along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre where minor flooding is occurring and the river level may reach around the moderate flood level early Tuesday morning. At Katherine Bridge, the river level fell below the moderate flood level Monday evening, with minor flooding occurring.
Widespread heavy falls are unlikely, but isolated heavier falls remain possible for the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Moderate flooding is possible at Katherine River Gorge Road.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 4.40 m and rising, with minor flooding. With forecast rain, the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may reach around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) early Tuesday morning.
Katherine Town:
Minor flooding is occurring at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 16.31 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (16.00 m) until Tuesday morning. Renewed rises to moderate flood level (16.5 m) are possible with forecast rain.
