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