Final Flood Warning Issued for Victoria River Catchment in Northern Territory

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDD20575) for the Victoria River. This is the seventh and final warning for this event, issued at 11:38 am ACST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. While river levels remain elevated below Dashwood Crossing, they are continuing to ease across the catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several segments of the Victoria River system, including:

• Upper Victoria River
• Victoria River at Kalkarindji
• Victoria River between Armstrong River and Wattie Creek
• Victoria River between Battle Creek and Armstrong River
• Victoria River below Battle Creek

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is extremely dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded routes.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
• Local emergency management advice is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au.

Expected Conditions

River levels have eased along the Upper Victoria River, the Camfield River, and the stretch between Armstrong River and Wattie Creek. Levels remain elevated but are falling or steady between Battle Creek and the Victoria River Crossing. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the coming days, which may lead to localized river level rises.

Latest River Heights (as of Wednesday morning):

• Victoria River at Kalkarindji: 2.60 m and falling (9:45 am)
• Wickham River at Williams Crossing: 3.34 m and steady (11:15 am)
• Victoria River at Dashwood Crossing: 13.07 m and falling (10:45 am)
• Victoria River at Victoria River Crossing: 17.19 m and steady (10:00 am)

Timeline

This is the final warning for this weather event. No further warnings will be issued by the Bureau of Meteorology regarding these specific conditions unless the situation changes significantly.