Final Flood Warning Issued for Upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Victoria River, as minor flooding has ceased at Kalkarindji and river levels continue to fall.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (Number 6) for the Victoria River. This alert was issued at 11:00 am ACST on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following the cessation of minor flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected by this alert is the Upper Victoria River, specifically at Kalkarindji in the Northern Territory. While the immediate flood threat at Kalkarindji has subsided, a Flood Watch remains current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal, and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the area are advised to exercise caution:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the upper Victoria River. At 10:45 am Thursday, the river level at Kalkarindji was recorded at 5.55 meters and falling, which is well below the minor flood level of 9.00 meters.
Other river observations as of 10:45 am Thursday include:
- Wickham River at Williams Crossing: 5.09 meters and steady.
- Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing: 11.54 meters and rising.
- Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing: 14.46 meters and rising.
Further showers are forecast for the Victoria River catchment over the next few days, and the situation will continue to be monitored.
Timeline
This is the final warning for this specific event. The Bureau of Meteorology expects the Victoria River at Kalkarindji to remain below the minor flood level. No further warnings will be issued unless conditions significantly change.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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