Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 10:56 am CST on Monday 15 January 2024

Flood Watch Number: 4

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN NORTH WESTERN RIVERS, BONAPARTE AND WESTERN PARTS OF CARPENTARIA

A tropical low within the monsoon trough lies over the southwestern Top End and will drift slowly eastwards and deepen during the next few days, producing heavy rainfall over the Flood Watch area.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wetting up from recent rainfall, with further areas of very heavy rainfall forecast over the next few days. Port Keats Airport has recorded a 2-day rainfall total of 506 mm to 9am Monday.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days within the Flood Watch area. Widespread heavy rainfall is likely to increase as the monsoon low strengthens. Widespread daily rainfall totals of 100 - 140 mm on Monday and 120 - 160 mm on Tuesday are likely, with isolated heavier daily rainfall totals exceeding 250 mm possible.

Significant river, creek, and stream rises are likely with heavy rainfall, with possible minor to major flooding 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:

Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Mary River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Finniss River
Lower Daly River
Daly River above Douglas River
Katherine River
Moyle River
South Alligator River
Wildman River
Waterhouse 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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