Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:07 am ACST on Sunday 15 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 19

FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE

A tropical low situated in northern Western Australia is feeding rich tropical moisture along a surface trough to its south east, generating widespread rainfall across the eastern Kimberley, Victoria River and parts of Sturt Creek District. An upper trough is also passing through southern Western Australia. These features will combine to generate widespread moderate to heavy rainfall to Central, Western and Eastern Inland areas during Sunday and into the new week.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall. Forecast rainfall may cause further significant water level rises in rivers and creeks, as well as prolonged overland flooding and ponding.

Roads may become impassable. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

East Kimberley Rivers

Upper Victoria River(Flood warning current)

Victoria River below Kalkarindji(Flood warning current)

Fitzmaurice River

Moyle River

Katherine River(Minor flood warning current)

Daly River above Douglas River

Lower Daly River(Major flood warning current)

Roper River

Finke River and Stephenson Creek

MacDonnell Ranges

Simpson Desert

Sturt Creek District

Western Desert

Central Desert

Tanami Desert

Further flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Waterhouse and Barkly

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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