Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory

Final Flood Warning For The Daly River
Issued at 03:51 PM CST on Saturday 06 March 2021
Flood Watch Number: 24

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION
Many river systems in the Daly River rose strongly during the last two weeks with significant flooding. This flood wave has passed through the lower Daly River with a peak observed at Daly River Police Station on Tuesday and the river level falling below the moderate flood level (13.1 metres) last night. River levels along the lower Daly River will continue to fall over the next few days.

Lower Daly River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Lower Daly River.
The Daly River Police Station is currently at 12.75 metres and falling.
The Daly River Police Station is expected to fall below the minor flood level (12.60 m) Saturday evening.

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:
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing,5.31,Falling,03:00 PM SAT 06/03/21
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing,1.66,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 06/03/21
Daly River at Beeboom Crossing,7.94,Falling,09:45 AM SAT 06/03/21
Daly River at Mount Nancar,14.39,Falling,03:45 PM SAT 06/03/21
Daly River at Daly River Police Station,12.75,Falling,03:45 PM SAT 06/03/21

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.