Weather Warnings - Flood Warning
Final Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River
Issued at 08:59 AM CST on Thursday 25 February 2021
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING HAS EASED BELOW MINOR AT BESWICK
Further rainfall totals up to 26 mm have been recorded to 8 am Thursday across the Waterhouse River catchment.
Heavy rainfall is expected to ease during Thursday with a return to seasonal showers and storms.
Waterhouse River:
River levels continue to generally ease across the Waterhouse catchment during Thursday morning.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 7.68 metres (below minor) and steady.
The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.70 m) during Thursday.
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 .
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Waterhouse River d/s of Diljin Hill,3.43,Rising,08:45 AM THU 25/02/21
Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,7.68,Steady,08:30 AM THU 25/02/21
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nt/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts.
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