Minor Flood Warning Issued for Upper Victoria River and Kalkarindji
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Victoria River at Kalkarindji, where water levels are rising and expected to peak Wednesday afternoon.
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This notice was issued by BOM on March 4, 2026 and geographically references Northern Territory. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 5 for the Victoria River. The alert follows recent moderate rainfall across the upper Victoria River catchment and continued activity from a monsoon trough.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Upper Victoria River, specifically at Kalkarindji. Other monitored locations with rising levels include Dashwood Crossing and Victoria River Crossing. A broader Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal, and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised not to 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. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately. Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
Expected Conditions
As of 12:00 PM ACST Wednesday, the Victoria River at Kalkarindji was recorded at 9.32 meters and rising. The river is forecast to peak near 9.60 meters on Wednesday afternoon. Continued rainfall associated with a monsoon trough is expected over the next few days, which may lead to further rises.
Latest river heights recorded include:
- Victoria River at Kalkarindji: 9.32 m (Rising)
- Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing: 10.34 m (Rising)
- Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing: 11.01 m (Rising)
- Wickham River at Williams Crossing: 3.93 m (Steady)
Timeline
The warning was issued at 12:21 PM ACST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level of 9.00 meters through the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday. The next official update is scheduled to be issued by 12:00 PM ACST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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