Minor Flood Warning Issued for Upper Victoria River at Kalkarindji

Alert Details

An Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDD20575) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology for the Upper Victoria River. The alert was issued at 3:33 am ACST on Sunday, 1 March 2026, as river levels rise in response to recent heavy precipitation.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Upper Victoria River region in the Northern Territory. Key locations monitoring rising water levels include:

• Kalkarindji (Victoria River)
• Williams Crossing (Wickham River)
• Dashwood Crossing (Victoria River)
• Victoria River Crossing (Victoria River)

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take the following safety precautions:

• 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 ahead to avoid flooded routes.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact 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

Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning. The Victoria River at Kalkarindji was recorded at 6.69 meters and rising as of 3:15 am Sunday. With further moderate to heavy rainfall forecast over the next few days, the river may reach the minor flood level of 9.00 meters by Sunday morning.

Other current river heights as of Sunday morning include:

• Wickham River at Williams Crossing: 2.61 m (Rising)
• Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing: 5.36 m (Rising)
• Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing: 7.59 m (Rising)

Timeline

The warning is effective as of Sunday morning, 1 March 2026. River levels are currently rising, and the situation is being closely monitored. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 12:00 PM ACST on Sunday, 1 March 2026.