Final Flood Warning Issued for Upper Victoria River and Kalkarindji

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Final Flood Warning (IDD20575) for the Upper Victoria River. This is the second and final warning for this event, following significant river level rises caused by moderate to heavy rainfall since Saturday.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Upper Victoria River region in the Northern Territory, specifically at Kalkarindji. Monitoring stations also reported rising levels at the Wickham River at Williams Crossing, and the Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing and Victoria River Crossing.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are urged to follow these safety protocols:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is extremely dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

As of 9:45 am ACST on Sunday, the Victoria River at Kalkarindji was recorded at 6.60 meters and falling. The river peaked at approximately 7.00 meters early Sunday morning, which remained below the minor flood level of 9.00 meters.

While levels are currently receding, further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. This additional precipitation may cause renewed river level rises, and the situation continues to be closely monitored.

Timeline

• Issue Time: 10:23 am ACST, Sunday, March 1, 2026
• Current Status: The Victoria River at Kalkarindji is expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next several days.
• Duration: This is a final warning; no further warnings will be issued for this specific event unless conditions change significantly.