Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Waterhouse Rivers And Flood Warning For The Roper River Issued at 04:30 PM ACST on Saturday 07 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 12 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BESWICK BRIDGE River levels along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge fell below the major flood level Saturday afternoon. River levels are likely to remain above the moderate flood level during the remainder of Saturday into Sunday and may fall below the moderate flood level Sunday afternoon. Small renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall. River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment. This situation will be closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Bonaparte, North West Coastal and Carpentaria Coastal River catchments. Waterhouse River: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Waterhouse River. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 8.65 m and falling, below the major flood level (8.70 m). The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.10 m) during the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (8.10 m) Sunday afternoon. Roper River below Elsey Creek: River levels are elevated throughout the Roper River catchment. 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 Sunday 08 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),3.35,falling,3:45 pm Sat 07/03/26 Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,8.65,falling,4:15 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.