Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:19 am CST on Thursday 7 March 2024

Flood Watch Number: 1

FLOODING IMPACTS LIKELY ACROSS THE VICTORIA RIVER CATCHMENT BELOW KALKARINDJI AND THE KATHERINE, DALY, FITZMAURICE AND MOYLE RIVER CATCHMENTS

Recent heavy rainfall across the flood watch area has caused significant river level rises along local creeks and rivers. Flooding impacts are likely in the flood watch area for the next few days.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following recent rainfall.

Rainfall totals up to 141 mm were recorded across the flood watch area in the 24 hours to 9 am Thursday.

Showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls are forecast over the next few days.

Rainfall over the last few days and areas of flooding may have adversely affected many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

The situation is being closely monitored.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji

Fitzmaurice River

Lower Daly River

Daly River above Douglas River

Katherine River
(Minor flood warning is current)

Moyle River

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 .

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