Major Flood Warning Issued for Daly River at Daly River Police Station, Northern Territory
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Daly River, with water levels expected to reach major flood stages by Saturday night following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 Major Flood Warning (IDD20545) for the Daly River. This is the third flood warning issued for this event, following moderate to heavy rainfall observed across the catchment since Wednesday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several key regions within the Northern Territory, including:
- Daly River at Daly River Police Station
- Daly River above Douglas River
- Fergusson River and its tributaries
- Lower Daly River
Additional river rises are being monitored at Dorisvale Crossing, Douglas Crossing, Beeboom Crossing, and Mount Nancar.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.securent.nt.gov.au for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall during Thursday and Friday has caused rapid river rises. The Daly River at Daly River Police Station was recorded at 12.40 meters and rising as of Friday evening.
Forecasted river levels at Daly River Police Station:
- Minor Flood Level (12.60 m): Likely to be exceeded overnight Friday into Saturday.
- Moderate Flood Level (13.10 m): Likely to be exceeded starting Saturday morning.
- Major Flood Level (14.00 m): Possible to reach from Saturday overnight into Sunday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday, which may lead to additional rises.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 7:56 pm ACST on Friday, March 6, 2026. Flooding is expected to continue for at least the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 1:00 pm ACST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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