Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 12:56 pm CST on Monday 19 February 2024
Flood Watch Number: 9
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS, BARKLY,
TANAMI DESERT, BONAPARTE COASTAL RIVERS AND KIMBERLEY
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is moving west across the northern
Tanami and southern Gregory Districts, bringing heavy rainfall,
before moving into Western Australia in the coming days.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet due to
rainfall over recent weeks and are likely to respond relatively
quickly to further heavy rainfall.
Rainfall totals of 40-70 mm are forecast across the Flood Watch
area for the remainder of Monday, with isolated totals of 100 mm
possible. A further 80-100 mm is forecast during Tuesday with
isolated heavy falls of up to 200 mm possible.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy and locally intense rainfall is
current for parts of Gregory and Tanami districts.
Significant river, creek, and stream rises are likely with heavy
rainfall, with minor flooding possible across parts of the Flood
Watch area.
Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways may be
affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated.
Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Upper Victoria River
Victoria River below Kalkarindji
Fitzmaurice River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Tanami Desert
Barkly
East Kimberley Rivers
Sturt Creek District
Minor flood warning is current for the Daly River.
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's
current warning products.
More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood
Watch areas are available at
www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people
should:
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and
waterways.
* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
* Don't drive into floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132
500.
Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au
.
The latest road conditions are available at
www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .
Rainfall and River
Conditions Map
19/Feb/2024 03:38 AM