NT EMERGENCY SERVICE MESSAGE: Flood Watch and Act
Flood Warning Number: 2
RIVER: Upper Victoria River
LOCATIONS AFFECTED: Kalkarindji
ALERT LEVEL: Watch and Act - Avoid the flooded area
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 2:41 pm ACST on Monday 2 March 2026
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
• You may become isolated
• Property damage and destruction
• Livestock, and other animals and pets may become isolated
• Fast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap you
• Flood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals
ACTION STATEMENTS:
• Enact your household emergency plan now
• Do not enter flood water
• Stay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local Radio
• Monitor conditions via www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings
• For emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
• In a life-threatening situation call 000
• Take extra care on the roads, visit https://roadreport.nt.gov.au for latest road conditions
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT KALKARINDJI FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Recent moderate rainfall across the upper Victoria River catchment caused a minor flood peak during Monday morning at Kalkarindji. The river level has now fallen below the minor flood level, however, renewed minor flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday with forecast rainfall.
Rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. The situation will be closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte and North West Coastal River catchments.
Upper Victoria River:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the upper Victoria River.
The Victoria River at Kalkarindji peaked at 9.13 m around 10:30 am Monday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 8.31 m and falling, below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall, the Victoria River at Kalkarindji may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.For local emergency management warnings and advice visit [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au].
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:30 PM ACST on Tuesday 03 March 2026.
