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
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
NITMILUK CENTRE IS NEAR A PEAK AROUND 7.6 METRES WITH MAJOR FLOODING
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KATHERINE BRIDGE FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
KATHERINE BRIDGE MAY PEAK NEAR 17.6 METRES WITH MAJOR FLOODING OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle since Sunday has caused significant river level rises along the Katherine River and its tributaries. The main flood peak observed at Birdie Creek during Tuesday morning is currently around Nitmiluk Centre, where river levels are approaching a peak around 7.60 m with major flooding.
Downstream at Katherine Bridge, moderate flooding is occurring with rises expected to continue and major flooding is possible from Wednesday evening, with a peak above the major flood level possible overnight Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days and further river level rises are possible. This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 7.52 m and rising slowly, with major flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently approaching a peak around 7.60 m, with major flooding. The river is likely to remain above the major flood level (6.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Katherine Town:
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 17.13 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge may exceed the major flood level (17.50 m) Wednesday evening. The river may peak near 17.60 m overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with major flooding.
