Weather Warning

IDD20545

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning for the Daly River

Issued at 9:32 AM ACST on Sunday 29 Mar 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 38

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT DALY RIVER POLICE STATION

The river level along the Daly River at Daly River Police Station fell below the major flood level early Sunday morning. The river level is likely to continue falling during the next week, however the arrival of floodwater from the Katherine River is likely to prolong the recession.

Isolated showers and storms are possible across parts of the Daly River catchment over the next few days but are not expected to worsen the current flood situation.

Daly River above Douglas River

River levels are elevated along the Daly River.

Lower Daly River

Moderate flooding is occurring along the Lower Daly River.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing18.54falling8:45 am Sun 29/03/26
Douglas River at Douglas Crossing2.62steady9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Daly River at Mount Nancar16.70steady8:45 am Sun 29/03/26
Daly River at Daly River Police Station13.96falling8:45 am Sun 29/03/26