Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River Issued at 09:08 AM ACST on Friday 27 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 61 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT KATHERINE BRIDGE FLOODING EASING AT NITMILUK CENTRE, LIKELY TO FALL BELOW MINOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON After peaking just above the major flood level on Thursday morning, the Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is now below the minor flood level and falling. Upstream, the river level at Nitmiluk Centre is easing and is likely to fall below the minor flood level Friday afternoon. With no significant rainfall forecast over the next few days, river levels across the Katherine River catchment will continue easing into the weekend and early part of next week. Katherine River Gorge Road: Minor flooding is easing along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 3.55 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday afternoon. Katherine Town: Elevated river levels are easing along the Katherine River at Katherine Town. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge peaked at 17.58 m around 8:15 am Thursday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 15.49 m and falling, below the minor flood level (16.00 m). The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge will continue to fall over the next few days and will remain below the minor flood level (16.00 m). 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 10:00 AM ACST on Saturday 28 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.34,steady,8:20 am Fri 27/03/26 Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,1.71,steady,8:45 am Fri 27/03/26 Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,3.55,falling,8:50 am Fri 27/03/26 Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,15.51,falling,8:46 am Fri 27/03/26 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.