9 March 2026
THIS IS UPDATE: 14 - NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Watch and Act
RIVER: Waterhouse River and Roper River
LOCATION AFFECTED: Beswick
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - Not Safe to return, Do not enter flood water
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: 10:28 am 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
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BESWICK BRIDGE
River levels along the Waterhouse River are continuing to slowly fall though further rainfall is expected for the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises. With renewed rises, Beswick Bridge may reach around the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday.
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.
Waterhouse River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 7.34 m and falling, below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall, the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge may have renewed rises to around the minor flood level (7.70 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Roper River below Elsey Creek:
River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment.
