Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Katherine River Issued at 03:58 PM ACST on Saturday 07 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 15 KATHERINE BRIDGE MAY PEAK NEAR 19.2 M WITH MAJOR FLOODING SATURDAY EVENING, AROUND THE APRIL 2006 FLOOD LEVEL AT NITMILUK CENTRE RIVER LEVEL IS FALLING AFTER A MAJOR PEAK OCCURRED ABOVE THE APRIL 2006 FLOOD LEVEL Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Katherine River catchment since Wednesday, resulting in river level rises along the Katherine River. Major flooding is occurring at Nitmiluk Centre, where the river level has peaked during Saturday morning and is currently falling. Major flooding above the March 2000 flood level (17.50 m) is occurring at Katherine Bridge, with a peak near 19.20 m possible during Saturday evening, which is above the bridge deck and around the 2006 flood level. Further rainfall is possible for the next few days, which my cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and the 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: Major flooding is occurring at Katherine River Gorge Road. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre peaked at 9.64 m around Saturday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently at 8.08 m and falling, with major flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may remain above the major flood level (6.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may fall below the major flood level (6.50 m) Sunday morning. Katherine Town: Major flooding is occurring at Katherine Town. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 19.07 m and rising, with major flooding. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge may peak near 19.20 m Saturday evening, with major flooding. The river may remain above the major flood level (17.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. 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 07:00 PM ACST on Saturday 07 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Katherine River near Birdie Creek,4.93,steady,2:30 pm Sat 07/03/26 Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,3.41,falling,3:45 pm Sat 07/03/26 Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,8.80,falling,3:40 pm Sat 07/03/26 Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,19.07,rising,3:41 pm Sat 07/03/26 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.