Minor Flood Warning Issued for Katherine River and Katherine Town
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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 Katherine River, with water levels currently exceeding minor flood stages at Katherine Bridge and Nitmiluk Centre.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Territory, Australia
- 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, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDD20555) for the Katherine River. This is the 33rd warning issued for this event, indicating ongoing minor flooding conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following locations in the Northern Territory:
- Katherine River Gorge Road
- Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre
- Katherine River at Katherine Bridge
- Katherine Town
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised not to drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. It is essential to obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately. Residents should monitor local media, including the ABC, for updates.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring at Nitmiluk and Katherine Bridge. While river levels are currently falling, they remain above critical thresholds:
- Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre: Currently at 4.67 meters and falling. It is expected to remain above the minor flood level of 3.00 meters through Friday.
- Katherine River at Katherine Bridge: Currently at 16.29 meters and falling. It is expected to remain above the minor flood level of 16.00 meters through Friday.
- Additional Rainfall: Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. A separate Flood Watch is also current for parts of the Top End, including the Katherine River.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:28 am ACST on Thursday, 12 March 2026. Minor flooding is expected to continue through the remainder of Thursday and into Friday, 13 March 2026. The next update is scheduled to be issued by 11:00 am ACST on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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