Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 10:47 am ACST on Friday 21 November 2025 Flood Watch Number: 3

SIGNIFICANT RISES IN CREEKS AND RIVERS LIKELY FROM LATE FRIDAY

Tropical Cyclone Fina is moving slowly southwest and is expected to strengthen during Friday. Fina is forecast to approach the Cobourg Peninsula and Tiwi Islands Friday night before continuing southwest through the Van Diemen Gulf on Saturday and into the southern Timor Sea on Sunday.

Most of the North West Coastal Rivers catchments are becoming saturated from the recent showers and storms. Widespread daily rainfall totals over the Flood Watch area during Friday and Saturday are likely to be between 50-200 mm, with isolated totals over 300 mm possible near the path of the cyclone. Further heavy rainfall is possible during Sunday.

Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are likely throughout the Flood Watch area from late Friday. Many roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.

A Tropical Cyclone Advice and the associated Forecast Track Map remain current.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Moyle River

Lower Daly River

Finniss River

Tiwi Islands

Upper Adelaide River

Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town

Mary River

Wildman River

South Alligator River

East Alligator River

Goomadeer River

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

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.



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