από τις: 22/03/2026, 10:51
προς την: 23/03/2026, 13:51

Major flooding is likely along the Katherine River at Katherine Town.

The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 9.73 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (16.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river is likely to exceed the moderate (16.5 m) flood level from Monday morning and major (17.5 m) flood level from late Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

από τις: 22/03/2026, 15:47
προς την: 23/03/2026, 18:47

Major flooding is likely along the Katherine River at Katherine Town.

The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is currently at 9.83 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Katherine River at Katherine Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (16.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river is likely to exceed the moderate (16.5 m) flood level from Monday morning and major (17.5 m) flood level from Monday afternoon.

από τις: 21/03/2026, 11:51
προς την: 22/03/2026, 17:51

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END FROM SUNDAY

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently tracking westward through the Gulf of Carpentaria. The system is forecast to cross into the Northern Territory overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Major flooding is continuing in the Daly River. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread heavy to locally intense rainfall to parts of the Top End from overnight Saturday. Catchments are wet to saturated across the Top End, and rivers and creeks will respond rapidly to heavy rainfall.

River and creek level rises are likely and additional areas of minor to major flooding may develop from Sunday morning. Roads may be affected, and some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

από τις: 22/03/2026, 10:26
προς την: 22/03/2026, 19:00

ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas expected within the region from Baniyala and Port Ash Bay. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during today's high tides. Locations affected: Baniyala, Umbakumba, Milyakburra, Alyangula Numbulwar, Port Roper, Bing Bong Port and King Ash Bay

από τις: 22/03/2026, 10:26
προς την: 23/03/2026, 16:26

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS PARTS OF THE TOP END FROM SUNDAY

Heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Narelle fell across eastern parts of the Top End from Saturday night into Sunday. Narelle is expected to move west across the Top End on Sunday, bringing widespread heavy and, in some areas, intense rainfall through Sunday and into Monday. This rain is likely to cause both new and renewed flooding.

Catchments are wet to saturated across the Top End, and rivers and creeks will respond rapidly to heavy rainfall.

River and creek level rises are likely and additional areas of minor to major flooding may develop from Sunday morning. Roads may be affected, and some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

από τις: 22/03/2026, 10:29
προς την: 22/03/2026, 19:00

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the central Top End, including Katherine, from early this afternoon, before shifting more into the Daly district later in the day. These conditions may also develop about the DARWIN area from late this evening into Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 120 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 180 to 230 mm are likely.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible north of Katherine from the afternoon with six-hourly rainfall totals up to 180 mm. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals of 250 to 300 mm are possible.

Localised DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the warning area during the afternoon and evening, and may develop through the DARWIN area from late this evening into Monday morning.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is current for parts of the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coast. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information. Locations which may be affected include Darwin, Katherine, Palmerston, Jabiru, Wadeye and Nauiyu.

από τις: 22/03/2026, 11:39
προς την: 22/03/2026, 19:00

ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas expected within the region from Baniyala and King Ash Bay. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during today's high tides. Locations affected: Baniyala, Umbakumba, Milyakburra, Alyangula Numbulwar, Port Roper, Bing Bong Port and King Ash Bay

από τις: 22/03/2026, 17:01
προς την: 23/03/2026, 01:00

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the central Top End, including Katherine, this afternoon, before shifting more into the Daly district this evening. These conditions may also develop about the DARWIN area from late this evening into Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 120 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 180 to 230 mm are likely.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible north of Katherine this afternoon with six-hourly rainfall totals up to 180 mm. Isolated 24-hourly rainfall totals of 250 to 300 mm are possible.

Localised DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible in the warning area, more likely this afternoon and evening to the south of the system, and may develop through the DARWIN area from late this evening into Monday morning.

Further showers and thunderstorms are possible over the remainder of the Top End as the system contracts west.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information. Locations which may be affected include Darwin, Katherine, Palmerston, Jabiru, Wadeye and Nauiyu.

121 mm was recorded at Central Arnhem Plateau in the 6 hours to 3:30 pm.