RIVER: Katherine River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Katherine and Nitmiluk Centre
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing.
ACTION STATEMENTS:
Enact your household emergency plan nowStay 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 000Take extra care on the roads, visit here for latest road conditions
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 10:33 am Friday 23 March 2026
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
Property 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
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT NITMILUK CENTRE
Minor flooding is continuing along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre and renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Minor flooding has eased at the Katherine River Bridge.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, which includes the Katherine River.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 3.50 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Friday into Saturday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain.
Katherine Town:
Minor flooding has eased at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 14.19 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m).
