Minor Flood Warning Issued for Daly River at Daly River Police Station and Lower Daly River

Alert Details

A Minor Flood Warning (IDD20545) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology for the Daly River. This is the 17th flood warning issued for this event, effective as of 10:47 am ACST on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, the Daly River above the Douglas River, and the Lower Daly River. Specific locations with elevated or falling river levels include:

• Daly River at Daly River Police Station
• Dorisvale Crossing
• Douglas Crossing
• Beeboom Crossing
• Gourley
• Mount Nancar

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately. Monitor local media and the ABC for further updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring at the Daly River Police Station. As of 10:15 am Wednesday, the river level was recorded at 13.00 meters and falling. The river is expected to fall below the minor flood level of 12.60 meters during Thursday into Friday.

In the upper catchment, levels at the Douglas River and Dorisvale Crossing (10.15 m) are continuing to ease. However, the Bureau warns that further showers and storms forecast over the next few days may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding.

Timeline

The alert is currently active. River levels are expected to remain above the minor flood threshold until Thursday or Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 11:00 am ACST on Thursday, 19 February 2026.