Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Katherine River Issued at 04:33 AM ACST on Monday 02 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NITMILUK CENTRE Moderate rainfall observed overnight Saturday into Sunday has resulted in river level rises along the Katherine River, where minor flooding is occurring at Nitmiluk Centre. With further rainfall observed overnight Sunday into Monday, renewed river level rises are occurring along the Katherine River, where a minor flood peak is possible at Nitmiluk Centre during Monday morning. River levels at Katherine Bridge are expected to remain below the minor flood level for the next few days. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Top End, Barkly and Tanami Districts and Gulf of Carpentaria Rivers. Katherine River Gorge Road: Minor flooding is occurring along the Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre is currently at 4.71 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre may peak near 5.00 m Monday morning, with minor flooding. 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 Monday 02 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Katherine River near Birdie Creek,3.63,steady,4:20 am Mon 02/02/26 Seventeen Mile Creek at Waterfall View,3.70,steady,4:15 am Mon 02/02/26 Katherine River at Nitmiluk Centre,4.71,rising,4:10 am Mon 02/02/26 Katherine River at Katherine Bridge,14.73,rising,4:11 am Mon 02/02/26 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.