Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 11:23 am CST on Tuesday 5 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE VICTORIA RIVER CATCHMENT BELOW
KALKARINDJI
Very heavy rainfall across the Victoria River catchment below
Kalkarindji has caused significant river level rises along local
creeks and rivers.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following
recent rainfall.
The Flood Watch area has sparse rain gauges. It is expected that
rainfall totals up to 252 mm have fallen in the 24 hours to 9 am
Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls are
likely over the next few days.
Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways may be
affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated.
Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Tanami
Desert.
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's
current warning products.
More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood
Watch areas are available at
www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and
waterways.
* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
* Don't drive into floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132
500.
Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au
.
The latest road conditions are available at
www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .
Rainfall and River
Conditions Map
05/Mar/2024 02:08 AM