THIS IS UPDATE: 2 - NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Watch and Act
RIVER: Waterhouse River
LOCATION/S AFFECTED: Beswick
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - Prepare Now
ACTION STATEMENTS:
Enact your household emergency plan nowPrepare your property now - secure loose itemsStay 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: 12:48 pm ACST on Thursday 5 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:
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BESWICK BRIDGE FROM EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
Recent moderate rainfall across the Waterhouse River catchments has resulted in significant river level rises along the Waterhouse River. Further moderate rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may lead to moderate flooding at Beswick Bridge from early Friday morning.
Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough may cause further river level rises. This situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.
Waterhouse River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 6.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (7.70 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (8.10 m) early Friday morning. Further rises are possible.
