Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:32 pm CST on Thursday 1 February 2024

Flood Watch Number: 8

FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN SETTLEMENT CREEK, NICHOLSON RIVER, GEORGINA RIVER AND EYRE CREEK

A tropical low (ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily) is expected to be slow moving near the northwest Queensland coast today and Friday morning, before it starts to move southwards in Queensland near the Northern Territory border from Friday afternoon and during the weekend.

The most significant rainfall totals are expected to follow the movement of the low and may extend westwards from Queensland and into the Northern Territory.

Significant river and stream rises are possible with heavy rainfall across the Flood Watch area during this week.

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:
Settlement Creek

Nicholson River

Georgina River and Eyre Creek

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 .

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