Weather Warning

IDD20590

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of the Top End, Barkly, Tanami and Kimberley Districts

Issued at 11:30 AM ACST on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026.

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Upper Victoria River   
Victoria River below Kalkarindji   
Fitzmaurice River   
Moyle River   
Katherine River   minor flood warning current for Nitmiluk Centre
Finniss River   
Upper Adelaide River   
Waterhouse River   
Sturt Creek District   
Tanami Desert   rainfall expected in northern parts of the district
Barkly   rainfall expected in northern parts of the district

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Katherine, Fergusson, Daly above Douglas and Lower Daly

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood 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 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 Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.