Minor Flood Warning Issued for Katherine River and Nitmiluk Centre
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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 at Nitmiluk Centre expected to remain near the minor flood threshold through Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Katherine River, 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 Katherine River, Northern Territory.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDD20555) for the Katherine River. This update, Warning Number 35, indicates that near-minor flooding is occurring at Nitmiluk Centre.
Affected Areas
The primary areas affected include the Katherine River Gorge Road and the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. Downstream areas, including the Katherine Bridge, are also being monitored. Specific river height observations have been recorded at Birdie Creek, Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View, and Katherine Bridge.
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. Monitor local media and the ABC for further updates.
Expected Conditions
As of 9:50 AM ACST on Saturday, the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre was recorded at 2.92 meters and falling, which is just below the minor flood level of 3.00 meters. However, forecast rainfall may cause the river to remain around the minor flood level overnight Saturday and into Sunday.
Downstream at Katherine Bridge, the river was recorded at 12.43 meters and falling. Levels there are expected to remain below the minor flood level of 16.00 meters. A Flood Watch remains current for parts of the Top End, including the Katherine River.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 10:04 AM ACST on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The river is expected to remain at or near minor flood levels through Sunday, March 15. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 11:00 AM ACST on Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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