Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:07 am CST on Sunday 25 May 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

STREAM LEVEL RISES AND LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM MONDAY

A surface trough will move east across the south of Northern Territory during Sunday and Monday and will be accompanied by a rain band that will persist for several days. This will bring unseasonal rainfall over the central and southern districts from Sunday evening.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are generally dry.

Unseasonal moderate to heavy falls are possible from Sunday evening. Widespread rainfall totals of up to 100 mm, with isolated totals of up to 150 mm are forecast over the Flood Watch area from Monday to Wednesday. The highest rainfall is likely to occur on Tuesday.

Stream level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area, which may affect road access. Some communities may become isolated.

Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Tanami Desert

Central Desert

Western Desert

Sturt Creek District

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 http://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