Minor Flood Warning Issued for Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDD20535) for the Adelaide River. The warning was issued at 2:03 pm ACST on Friday, March 6, 2026, following significant river level rises caused by moderate rainfall across the catchment over the past several days.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town and the Upper Adelaide River in the Northern Territory. Current observations show rising levels at the Adelaide River West Branch downstream of Redbank Creek and at Adelaide River Town.

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.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for 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 advice.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days. As of 1:40 pm ACST Friday, the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town was recorded at 6.93 meters and rising. With the forecast rainfall, the river is expected to reach the minor flood level of approximately 11.50 meters. Further rises are possible depending on continued precipitation.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately. Minor flooding is anticipated to begin early Saturday morning, March 7, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 1:00 pm ACST on Saturday.