Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Adelaide River Issued at 10:25 AM ACST on Saturday 21 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ADELAIDE RIVER TOWN FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to parts of the Top End. Forecast rain from Sunday is likely to cause rapid river level rises across the Adelaide River catchment. River levels at Adelaide River Town may exceed the minor flood level from overnight Sunday into Monday and may exceed moderate flood level from early Monday morning. Further rises and higher river levels are possible with forecast rainfall. The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End including the Adelaide River catchment. A tropical cyclone advice is also current for parts of NT. Upper Adelaide River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town. The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town is currently at 3.94 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town may exceed the minor flood level (11.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (11.90 m) early Monday 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 12:00 PM ACST on Sunday 22 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Adelaide River East Branch at Daly Road (DS),2.39,steady,8:30 am Sat 21/03/26 Adelaider River West Branch downstream Redbank Creek,3.16,falling,9:20 am Sat 21/03/26 Adelaide River at Adelaide River Town,3.94,falling,10:10 am Sat 21/03/26 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.