Source: Bureau of Meteorology

ssued at 12:39 pm CST on Monday 12 February 2024

Flood Watch Number: 1

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH WEST COASTAL RIVERS AND WATERHOUSE RIVER FROM TUESDAY

The monsoon trough is strengthening across the Top End this week, causing rain, showers and thunderstorms to increase. A tropical low is also expected to form within the trough, and move eastwards towards the Gulf of Carpentaria mid-week.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet due to rainfall over recent weeks and are likely to respond relatively quickly to further heavy rainfall.

Daily rainfall totals of 40-80 mm over the flood watch area are expected, with the highest falls likely about the western and northwestern coasts, where falls of over 120mm are possible. Isolated heavy falls to 100mm are also possible with slow-moving thunderstorms further inland.

Significant river, creek, and stream rises are likely with heavy rainfall, with minor flooding possible across parts of the Flood Watch area.

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:

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 .

Rainfall and River Conditions Map