RIVER: Parts of the North West Coastal Rivers
LOCATION/S AFFECTED:
Moyle RiverEast Alligator RiverGoomadeer RiverLower Daly RiverFinniss RiverTiwi IslandsUpper Adelaide RiverAdelaide River below Adelaide River TownMary RiverWildman RiverSouth Alligator River
ALERT LEVEL: Advice - An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes. Please note there are multiple alerts for this weather system.
INFORMATION CURRENT AS AT: 10:47 am ACST on Friday 21 November 2025
RISKS FACED BY PEOPLE IN THE AREA:
You may become isolatedLivestock 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
ACTION STATEMENTS:
Prepare your household emergency plan and kit nowStay informed by following SecureNT on Facebook or listen to ABC Local RadioMonitor conditions via [http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/warnings]Avoid the area - do not enter flood watersFor emergency service in floods, storms or cyclones call 132 500
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC:
Tropical Cyclone Fina is moving slowly southwest and is expected to strengthen during Friday. Fina is forecast to approach the Cobourg Peninsula and Tiwi Islands Friday night before continuing southwest through the Van Diemen Gulf on Saturday and into the southern Timor Sea on Sunday.
Most of the North West Coastal Rivers catchments are becoming saturated from the recent showers and storms. Widespread daily rainfall totals over the Flood Watch area during Friday and Saturday are likely to be between 50-200 mm, with isolated totals over 300 mm possible near the path of the cyclone. Further heavy rainfall is possible during Sunday.
Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are likely throughout the Flood Watch area from late Friday. Many roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.
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].
