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:
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NITMILUK CENTRE FROM TUESDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KATHERINE BRIDGE FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has been observed across the Katherine River catchment since Sunday morning. Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre from Monday afternoon, where the river levels may reach around the major flood level from Tuesday morning, as upstream flows continue to arrive. Downstream along the Katherine River at Katherine Bridge, minor flooding is likely from Tuesday morning, with further rises to moderate flooding possible from Tuesday afternoon.
This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End.
Katherine River Gorge Road:
Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Upstream at Birdie Creek, river levels are continuing to rise.
The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 5.94 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may reach around the major flood level (6.50 m) from Tuesday morning, as upstream flows continue to arrive.
Katherine Town:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Katherine Town.
The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 14.73 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (16.00 m) from Tuesday morning. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (16.50 m) from Tuesday afternoon, as upstream flows continue to arrive.
