Weather Warning

IDD20590

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of the Barkly and Carpentaria Catchments

Issued at 11:22 AM ACST on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE BARKLY AND CARPENTARIA CATCHMENTS OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Towns River   
Limmen Bight River   
Rosie River   
McArthur River   
Robinson River   
Calvert River   
Settlement Creek   
Nicholson River   
Georgina River and Eyre Creek   rainfall expected in northern parts of catchment
Barkly   rainfall expected in eastern parts of catchment

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 12:00 PM ACST on Monday 29 December 2025.