Flood Watch Issued for South Eastern Northern Territory and Simpson Desert Catchments
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland as a low pressure system brings heavy rainfall and rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- South Eastern Northern Territory and Queensland
- 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 South Eastern Northern Territory and Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Watch Number 12 for parts of the South Eastern inland areas of the Northern Territory and adjacent regions in Queensland. This alert, issued at 11:54 am ACST on Sunday, March 1, 2026, serves as early advice for possible flooding within specified catchments.
Affected Areas
The following catchments and regions are expected to be impacted:
- Georgina River and Eyre Creek
- Finke River and Stephenson Creek
- Simpson Desert
- Central Desert
- MacDonnell Ranges (specifically eastern areas)
- Barkly (where flood impacts persist, though the risk of heaviest falls has eased)
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous and conditions can change rapidly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
A low pressure system currently situated over the southern Simpson District is moving into South Australia. High tropical moisture associated with this system continues to bring a risk of heavy rainfall. Significant rainfall has already been recorded over the last few days, leading to river level rises and localized flooding. Further flooding is expected over the next few days, particularly in the Simpson Desert and parts of the Georgina and Eyre Creek. Catchments are currently wet and will respond quickly to additional rain. Many roads are already impacted, leading to the isolation of some communities and potential risks to livestock welfare.
Timeline
The flood watch is currently in effect, with further flooding anticipated over the next few days. The situation is being monitored closely, and the next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 1:30 PM ACST on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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