Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Roper And Waterhouse Rivers Issued at 03:50 PM ACST on Sunday 22 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BESWICK BRIDGE FROM MONDAY MORNING WITH FORECAST RAINFALL Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to parts of the Top End. Forecast heavy rainfall from late Sunday afternoon is likely to cause significant and rapid river level rises across the Waterhouse River catchment. River levels at Beswick Bridge are likely to exceed the minor flood level overnight Sunday into Monday and are likely to exceed the moderate and major flood levels from Monday morning. The situation will be closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Top End including Waterhouse and Roper River catchments. A Tropical Cyclone Advice and Severe Weather warning are also current for parts of NT. Waterhouse River: Rapid river rises and major flooding is likely to develop along the Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge from Monday morning. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is currently at 5.26 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.70 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river is likely exceed the moderate flood level (8.10 m) early Monday morning and major flood levels (8.70 m) from Monday morning. 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 05:00 AM ACST on Monday 23 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Waterhouse River at Diljin Hill (Downstream),4.05,rising,2:45 pm Sun 22/03/26 Waterhouse River at Beswick Bridge,5.26,rising,3:45 pm Sun 22/03/26 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.