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
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly River at Dorisvale Crossing | 18.54 | falling | 8:45 am Sun 29/03/26 |
| Douglas River at Douglas Crossing | 2.62 | steady | 9:00 am Sun 29/03/26 |
| Daly River at Mount Nancar | 16.70 | steady | 8:45 am Sun 29/03/26 |
| Daly River at Daly River Police Station | 13.96 | falling | 8:45 am Sun 29/03/26 |