Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Katherine River Issued at 08:06 AM ACST on Saturday 28 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 62 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT NITMILUK CENTRE The river level along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre fell below the minor flood level Friday afternoon. The river levels across the Katherine River catchment will continue easing into the weekend and early part of next week. Katherine River Gorge Road: No further flooding is expected along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 2.28 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre will continue to fall over in the next few days and will remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m). Katherine Town: No further flooding is expected along the Katherine River at Katherine Town. Elevated river levels are easing. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 11.75 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge will continue to fall over the next few days and will remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m). 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. Next issue: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Katherine River near Birdie Creek,3.47,falling,7:50 am Sat 28/03/26 Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,1.59,steady,7:45 am Sat 28/03/26 Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,2.28,falling,7:41 am Sat 28/03/26 Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,11.75,falling,7:46 am Sat 28/03/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.