Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:30 am ACST on Monday 2 February 2026

Flood Watch Number: 4

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

A tropical low is located over the eastern parts of the Victoria River catchment. The low is expected to be slow-moving today and Tuesday before moving westwards and into Western Australia from Wednesday. Heavy falls are possible across a broad area surrounding the low. Uncertainties remain over the movement of the tropical low and this will impact which areas see the heaviest rainfall.

Catchments are moderately wet to saturated in the Flood Watch area after recent rainfall.

River level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area, which may affect road access. Some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
Moyle River
Katherine River(minor flood warning current for Nitmiluk Centre)
Finniss River
Upper Adelaide River
Waterhouse River(minor flood warning finalised Monday 2 February, renewed rises possible)
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert(rainfall expected in northern parts of the district)
Barkly(rainfall expected in northern parts of the district)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Katherine, Daly above Douglas, Lower Daly, and Fergusson

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Roper, Towns, Limmen Bight, Rosie, McArthur, Robinson, Calvert and Settlement

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.

Rainfall and River Conditions Map