Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of The Eastern, Central And Western Inland Areas Of The Northern Territory Issued at 12:48 PM ACST on Tuesday 24 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 7 RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS Catchments likely to be affected include: Georgina River and Eyre Creek Finke River and Stephenson Creek MacDonnell Ranges Simpson Desert Central Desert Tanami Desert Barkly A Flood Watch is current for parts of South Australia, including the Finke River, Stephenson Creek and Simpson Desert. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of the Simpson District. 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 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: The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:30 PM ACST on Wednesday 25 February 2026.