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.