Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:06 pm ACST on Wednesday 19 November 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

SIGNIFICANT RISES IN CREEKS AND RIVERS POSSIBLE FROM LATE FRIDAY

Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to move eastwards and intensify to Category 2 by Wednesday night. Later on Thursday it should turn to the south then southwest, taking it towards the Northern Territory coast for a potential impact during Friday and Saturday.

Most of the Top End catchments are wetting up from the recent showers and storms. Locally heavy falls are possible along coastal areas between the Tiwi Islands and Milingimbi from Friday. Widespread rainfall totals over the Flood Watch area on Saturday are likely to be 40-140 mm, with isolated totals over 200mm is possible near the path of the cyclone.

Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are possible throughout the Flood Watch area from late Friday. Many roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Finniss River

Tiwi Islands

Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town

Mary River

Wildman River

South Alligator River

East Alligator River

Goomadeer River

A tropical cyclone advice is current for parts of the Top End west coast.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood
Safety Advice:

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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