Flood Watch Issued for Bonaparte and North West Coastal River Catchments in Northern Territory
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch for several Northern Territory catchments as a monsoon trough and tropical low develop, bringing risks of heavy rain and isolated communities.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Northern Territory
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Territory.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Watch (IDD20595) for parts of the Bonaparte and North West Coastal River catchments. This alert serves as early advice for possible flooding within the specified catchments as conditions develop.
Affected Areas
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the following catchments are likely to be affected:
- Upper Victoria River
- Victoria River below Kalkarindji
- Fitzmaurice River
- Moyle River
- Lower Daly River (Localised flooding)
- Finniss River
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised not to drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater due to dangerous conditions. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded roads. It is critical to check road conditions before traveling as roads may become impassable and communities or homesteads may become isolated. Check 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
A monsoon trough is currently developing across northern Australia. A tropical low (30U) is expected to develop on Monday inland of the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf before moving slowly toward the west coast. With catchments already wet from recent rainfall, frequent showers and thunderstorms—including some heavy falls—may cause significant water level rises in rivers and creeks. Prolonged overland flooding and ponding are possible starting Sunday.
Timeline
The Flood Watch is effective as of Sunday, March 1, 2026. The tropical low is expected to develop on Monday, March 2. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:30 PM ACST on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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