Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Waterhouse River Issued at 01:34 PM ACST on Wednesday 04 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BESWICK BRIDGE FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING Recent moderate rainfall across the Roper and Waterhouse catchments has resulted in river level rises along the Waterhouse River. Further moderate rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may lead to further river level rises and moderate flooding at Beswick Bridge from early Thursday morning. Continued rainfall associated with the monsoon trough is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. This situation will be closely monitored and this warning 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 possible along the Waterhouse River. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 6.21 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (7.70 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (8.10 m) from early Thursday 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 02:00 PM ACST on Thursday 05 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),2.22,steady,12:30 pm Wed 04/03/26 Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,6.21,rising,1:15 pm Wed 04/03/26 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.