Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments. Flood Watch For Parts Of The Bonaparte, North West Coastal And Carpentaria Coastal River Catchments Issued at 05:33 PM CST on Thursday 05 March 2026 Flood Watch Number: 8 *Re-issued, updated with current flood warnings* FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BONAPARTE, NORTH WEST COASTAL AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS A weak tropical low 31U that developed in the Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to move slowly westwards over the Top End later this week and into the weekend. Heavy rainfall associated with 31U is most likely on the western side of the low and will transition from coastal areas near the southeast Top End and Carpentaria Districts, into parts of the Darwin & Adelaide River, Daly, and coastal parts of the Gregory Districts into the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will be more frequent around the low, but there is still uncertainty in its exact track and timing. Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet from recent rainfall. Rainfall may cause significant water level rises in rivers and creeks as well as prolonged overland flooding and ponding. Roads may become impassable. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling. Catchments likely to be affected include: Upper Victoria River Victoria River below Kalkarindji Fitzmaurice River Finniss River Lower Daly River Daly River above Douglas River Katherine River Moyle River Walker River Waterhouse River Roper River Towns River Limmen Bight River Rosie River McArthur River Robinson River Calvert River Settlement Creek East Kimberley Rivers A moderate flood warning is current for the Waterhouse River. A minor flood warning is current for the Katherine River. See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's current warning products. More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood Watch Areas are available at www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml . 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 https://securent.nt.gov.au/.} Next issue: The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 pm CST on Friday 06 March 2026.