Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Daly River and Surrounding Northern Territory Regions

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning (IDD20545) for the Daly River. This is the 16th warning issued for this event, effective as of 10:13 am ACST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The alert covers the Daly River at the Daly River Police Station, the Daly River above the Douglas River, and the Lower Daly River.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts several key locations within the Northern Territory, including:

• Daly River Police Station: Currently experiencing moderate flooding.
• Daly River above Douglas River: Including Dorisvale Crossing.
• Lower Daly River: Including Beeboom Crossing, Gourley, and Mount Nancar.
• Douglas River: Elevated levels are currently easing at Douglas Crossing.

What You Should Do

Emergency officials advise residents and travelers to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further 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 flooding is currently easing slowly at the Daly River Police Station. As of 9:45 am Tuesday, the river level was recorded at 13.25 meters and falling. While levels are currently receding, the BOM warns that further showers and storms forecast over the next few days may cause renewed river level rises and prolonged flooding.

Latest River Heights (as of Tuesday morning):

• Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing: 11.92 m (Falling)
• Douglas River at Douglas Crossing: 3.65 m (Falling)
• Daly River at Beeboom Crossing: 13.58 m (Falling)
• Daly River at Mount Nancar: 15.21 m (Falling)
• Daly River at Daly River Police Station: 13.25 m (Falling)

Timeline

The Daly River at the Daly River Police Station is expected to fall below the moderate flood level of 13.10 meters overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Current projections suggest the river may fall below the minor flood level of 12.60 meters overnight Thursday into Friday. The situation is being closely monitored, and the next official warning is scheduled to be issued by 11:00 am ACST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.