Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River Issued at 10:28 AM ACST on Thursday 12 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 33 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT KATHERINE BRIDGE AND NITMILUK CENTRE Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk and Katherine Bridge, and likely to continue Thursday into Friday. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, which includes the Katherine River. Katherine River Gorge Road: Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 4.67 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday. Katherine Town: Minor flooding is occurring at Katherine Town. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 16.29 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (16.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday. 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 11:00 AM ACST on Friday 13 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Katherine River near Birdie Creek,5.05,steady,9:50 am Thu 12/03/26 Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,2.35,falling,10:15 am Thu 12/03/26 Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,4.67,falling,10:10 am Thu 12/03/26 Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,16.29,falling,10:11 am Thu 12/03/26 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.