Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:28 am CST on Tuesday 27 May 2025

Flood Watch Number: 3

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

A series of troughs will move east across the south of the Northern Territory early this week, with an accompanying rain band persisting for several days. This will bring unseasonal rainfall over the central and southern districts from Tuesday, with the heaviest rainfall is forecast for the rest of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are generally dry.

A significant cloud band extending across the centre of the continent is bringing unseasonal rainfall over the central and southern districts, with the heaviest rainfall on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning. The cloud band is moving slowly west and will clear the Northern Territory during Thursday.

Stream level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation is 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

MacDonnell Ranges

Simpson 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