Minor Flood Warning Issued for Adelaide River Town and Upper Adelaide River
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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 minor flood warning for the Adelaide River, with water levels expected to reach 11.50 meters by Tuesday afternoon 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 an initial Minor Flood Warning (IDD20535) for the Adelaide River. The alert was triggered by heavy rainfall recorded since midnight, which has resulted in rapid river level rises.
Affected Areas
The primary areas of concern include the Upper Adelaide River and the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town. Specific river height observations as of 5:40 am Tuesday include:
- Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town: 10.27 m and rising.
- Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS): 5.52 m and rising.
- Adelaide River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek: 6.62 m and rising.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety and follow these guidelines:
- 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 roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For emergency assistance, call 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
The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently rising and is expected to reach the minor flood level of 11.50 meters on Tuesday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology indicates that further rises are possible beyond this level.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 5:54 am ACST on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Minor flooding is possible starting Tuesday afternoon. The next official update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 12:00 PM ACST on Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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