Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 9:58 am CST on Tuesday 30 January 2024
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN THE SETTLEMENT CREEK, NICHOLSON RIVER,
GEORGINA AND EYRE CREEK
A tropical low (ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily) is now forecast to
track northwards in Queensland, decreasing the chance of heavy
rainfall in the Northern Territory. However, the heavy rainfall is
possible within the Flood Watch area in coming days.
Significant river and stream rises are possible with heavy
rainfall across the Flood Watch area during this week.
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:
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
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
30/Jan/2024 12:35 AM