Major Flood Warning Issued for Upper Victoria River and Kalkarindji in Northern Territory
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-severity major flood warning for the Upper Victoria River and Victoria River at Kalkarindji, effective through March 3, 2026.
Alert Details
A major flood warning (IDD20575) has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the Upper Victoria River and Victoria River at Kalkarindji. This high-severity alert is an update to previous conditions in the Northern Territory.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Upper Victoria River and the Victoria River at Kalkarindji in the Northern Territory (NT).
What You Should Do
Individuals in the warning area are encouraged to monitor conditions and check for updates via the Bureau of Meteorology’s official channels at http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDD20575.shtml.
Expected Conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology has classified this as a “major” warning group type. High-severity flooding is expected within the Victoria River system. Specific accumulation or water level data was not provided in this update.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:11 AM UTC on March 2, 2026, and is currently scheduled to remain active until 8:11 AM UTC on March 3, 2026.
Source: BOM Official Notice
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