Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia reissue to correct overview text Flood Watch For Parts Of The Eastern, Central And Western Inland Areas Of The Northern Territory Issued at 12:40 PM ACST on Friday 20 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 3 RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK Catchments likely to be affected include: Georgina River and Eyre Creek Finke River and Stephenson Creek MacDonnell Ranges Simpson Desert Barkly 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 12:30 PM ACST on Saturday 21 February 2026.