Weather Warning

This warning affects:Barkly, Central Desert, Finke River and Stephenson Creek, Georgina River and Eyre Creek, MacDonnell Ranges and Simpson Desert.

Flood Watch for parts of the Eastern and Central inland areas of the Northern Territory

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of the Eastern and Central inland areas of the Northern Territory

Issued at 1:29 PM ACST on Saturday 28 Feb 2026.

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Georgina River and Eyre Creek   
Finke River and Stephenson Creek   
MacDonnell Ranges   for eastern areas
Simpson Desert   
Central Desert   
Barkly   for southern areas

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.

Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.

Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.

For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.securent.nt.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next Issue

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:30 PM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026.