Weather Warning
IDD20555
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Katherine River
Issued at 11:36 AM ACST on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 9
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT NITMILUK CENTRE
Minor flooding is continuing along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre, where the river levels peaked around 4.85 metres Monday morning.The river levels at Nitmiluk Centre are likely to remain above the minor flood level during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. Further rainfall is forecast over the catchment for the next few days and renewed river level rises are possible.
River levels at Katherine Bridge peaked around 15.26 metres Monday afternoon, and are easing slowly below the minor flood level.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Barkly,Tanami and Kimberley Districts.
Katherine River Gorge Road
Minor Flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre.
Katherine Town
Flooding is no longer expected along the Katherine River at Katherine Bridge.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine River near Birdie Creek | 4.13 | steady | 11:00 am Tue 03/02/26 |
| Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View | 2.95 | rising | 11:15 am Tue 03/02/26 |
| Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre | 3.57 | steady | 11:10 am Tue 03/02/26 |
| Katherine River at Katherine Bridge | 14.21 | falling | 11:06 am Tue 03/02/26 |