Final Flood Warning Issued for Daly River as Water Levels Recede Below Minor Threshold

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDD20545) for the Daly River. This is the 19th and final warning for this weather event, as river levels have fallen below the minor flood threshold.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station and the Lower Daly River. Specific geographic points monitored include:

• Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing
• Douglas River at Douglas Crossing
• Daly River at Beeboom Crossing
• Daly River at Mount Nancar
• Daly River at Daly River Police Station
• Gourley region

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it remains dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. It is essential to obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes. For local emergency management updates, visit www.securent.nt.gov.au. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500, or call 000 immediately for life-threatening emergencies.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Daly River Police Station were recorded at 12.38 meters and falling as of Friday morning, which is below the minor flood level of 12.60 meters. Upstream levels at Beeboom Crossing, Gourley, and Mount Nancar are also easing. While showers are forecast for the next few days, the Bureau does not expect further flooding from this activity.

Timeline

This final warning was issued at 10:32 am ACST on Friday, February 20, 2026. As river levels are likely to remain below the minor flood level, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest river height observations include:

• Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing: 8.29 m (Steady)
• Douglas River at Douglas Crossing: 2.61 m (Steady)
• Daly River at Beeboom Crossing: 9.71 m (Falling)
• Daly River at Mount Nancar: 13.92 m (Falling)
• Daly River at Daly River Police Station: 12.38 m (Falling)