Major Flood Warning Issued for Victoria River Catchment, Northern Territory
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BOM issued it on April 2, 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 warning for the Victoria River as water levels rise at Kalkarindji and remain elevated across the catchment following recent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Territory
- Issued
- April 2, 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.
Major Flood Warning Issued for Victoria River Catchment
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Warning (IDD20575) for the Victoria River. This is warning number 6 for this event and is classified within the major warning group due to elevated river levels across the catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in the Northern Territory:
- Upper Victoria River
- Victoria River at Kalkarindji
- Victoria River below Battle Creek
- Victoria River between Armstrong River and Wattie Creek
- Victoria River between Battle Creek and Armstrong River
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- 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 ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for the latest updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.securent.nt.gov.au for local emergency management warnings and advice.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain elevated throughout the Victoria River catchment in response to recent heavy rainfall. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the coming days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
Latest River Heights (as of Tuesday, March 17):
- Victoria River at Kalkarindji: 4.42 m and rising (observed at 6:45 am)
- Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing: 14.10 m and steady (observed at 9:45 am)
- Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing: 16.48 m and steady (observed at 9:45 am)
Timeline
The warning was issued at 10:44 am ACST on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The situation is subject to change quickly as further rainfall occurs. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 12:00 PM ACST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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