THIS IS UPDATE: 12 - NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Watch and Act
RIVER: *Input river/s affected
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: 4:30 pm ACST on Saturday 7 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 OCCURRING AT BESWICK BRIDGE
River levels along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge fell below the major flood level Saturday afternoon. River levels are likely to remain above the moderate flood level during the remainder of Saturday into Sunday and may fall below the moderate flood level Sunday afternoon. Small renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment.
This situation will be closely monitored and warnings 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 occurring along the Waterhouse River.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 8.65 m and falling, below the major flood level (8.70 m). The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.10 m) during the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (8.10 m) Sunday afternoon.
Roper River below Elsey Creek:
River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment.
