Major Flood Warning Issued for Upper Victoria River and Kalkarindji in Northern Territory

Source: BOM · Northern Territory

This alert is no longer in effect.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 high-severity major flood warning for the Upper Victoria River and Victoria River at Kalkarindji, effective through March 3, 2026.

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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

A major flood warning (IDD20575) has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Upper Victoria River and Victoria River at Kalkarindji. This high-severity alert is an update to previous conditions in the Northern Territory.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Upper Victoria River and the Victoria River at Kalkarindji in the Northern Territory (NT).

What You Should Do

Individuals in the warning area are encouraged to monitor conditions and check for updates via the Bureau of Meteorology's official channels at http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDD20575.shtml.

Expected Conditions

The Bureau of Meteorology has classified this as a "major" warning group type. High-severity flooding is expected within the Victoria River system. Specific accumulation or water level data was not provided in this update.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 5:11 AM UTC on March 2, 2026, and is currently scheduled to remain active until 8:11 AM UTC on March 3, 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-severity major flood warning for the Upper Victoria River and Victoria River at Kalkarindji, effective through March 3, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Territory. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Warnings updates?
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