NT

Tue 05:54 ACST

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Adelaide River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Adelaide River Issued at 05:54 AM ACST on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON Heavy rainfall since midnight has caused rapid river level rises along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town where minor flooding is possible from Tuesday afternoon. Upper Adelaide River: Minor flooding is possible along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town. The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 10.27 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town may reach around the minor flood level (11.50 m) Tuesday afternoon. Further rises are possible. 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 warning will be issued by 12:00 PM ACST on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS),5.52,rising,5:40 am Tue 10/03/26 Adelaider River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek,6.62,rising,5:20 am Tue 10/03/26 Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town,10.27,rising,5:40 am Tue 10/03/26 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.