Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River Issued at 01:46 PM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT NITMILUK CENTRE FROM FRIDAY MORNING Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Katherine River catchment since Wednesday, resulting in river level rises along the Seventeen Mile Creek, Birdie Creek, and Katherine River. Minor flooding is possible at Nitmiluk Centre from Friday morning. Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough may cause further river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments. Katherine River Gorge Road: Minor flooding is possible along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 1.15 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 02:00 PM ACST on Friday 06 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Katherine River near Birdie Creek,3.31,steady,12:40 pm Thu 05/03/26 Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,2.13,steady,1:15 pm Thu 05/03/26 Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,1.15,rising,1:10 pm Thu 05/03/26 Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,8.69,steady,12:36 pm Thu 05/03/26 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.