Post by greysrigging on Mar 12, 2024 0:40:36 GMT -5
13:14 Tuesday, 12 March
NT Flood Watch: North Western NT
Details:
NT Flood Watch: North Western NT
Issued at 1:11 pm CST on Tuesday 12 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING IMPACTS LIKELY ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH WEST TOP END AND ARNHEM CATCHMENTS, THE VICTORIA, KATHERINE, DALY, FITZMAURICE, WATERHOUSE AND EAST KIMBERLEY RIVER CATCHMENTS
Recent heavy rainfall across the flood watch area has caused significant river level rises along local creeks and rivers. Flooding impacts are likely in the Flood Watch area for the next few days.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following recent rainfall.
Rainfall totals up to 100 mm were recorded across the Flood Watch area in the 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday.
Showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls are forecast over the next few days. Widespread daily totals of 10-50 mm, with isolated totals up to 120 mm are possible during the next few days across the Flood Watch area.
Rainfall over the last few days and areas of flooding may have adversely affected many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
The situation is being closely monitored.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji(Generalised flood warning is current)
Fitzmaurice River
Tiwi Islands
Mary River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Finniss River
Lower Daly River(Moderate Flood Warning is current)
Daly River above Douglas River(Flood Warning is current)
Katherine River(Minor Flood Warning is current)
Moyle River
South Alligator River
Wildman River
Buckingham River
Goyder River
Blyth River
Liverpool River
Goomadeer River
East Alligator River
Waterhouse River(Moderate Flood Warning is current)
East Kimberley Rivers
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Upper Victoria River.
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's current warning products.
More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood Watch areas are available at www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
* Don't drive into floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.
Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au .
The latest road conditions are available at www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support:
www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au/support
NT Flood Watch: North Western NT
Details:
NT Flood Watch: North Western NT
Issued at 1:11 pm CST on Tuesday 12 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING IMPACTS LIKELY ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH WEST TOP END AND ARNHEM CATCHMENTS, THE VICTORIA, KATHERINE, DALY, FITZMAURICE, WATERHOUSE AND EAST KIMBERLEY RIVER CATCHMENTS
Recent heavy rainfall across the flood watch area has caused significant river level rises along local creeks and rivers. Flooding impacts are likely in the Flood Watch area for the next few days.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following recent rainfall.
Rainfall totals up to 100 mm were recorded across the Flood Watch area in the 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday.
Showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls are forecast over the next few days. Widespread daily totals of 10-50 mm, with isolated totals up to 120 mm are possible during the next few days across the Flood Watch area.
Rainfall over the last few days and areas of flooding may have adversely affected many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
The situation is being closely monitored.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Victoria River below Kalkarindji(Generalised flood warning is current)
Fitzmaurice River
Tiwi Islands
Mary River
Upper Adelaide River
Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town
Finniss River
Lower Daly River(Moderate Flood Warning is current)
Daly River above Douglas River(Flood Warning is current)
Katherine River(Minor Flood Warning is current)
Moyle River
South Alligator River
Wildman River
Buckingham River
Goyder River
Blyth River
Liverpool River
Goomadeer River
East Alligator River
Waterhouse River(Moderate Flood Warning is current)
East Kimberley Rivers
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Upper Victoria River.
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings to view all of the Bureau's current warning products.
More information on the Flood Watch Service and maps of Flood Watch areas are available at www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml .
Flood Safety Advice:
The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Prepare for flooding and move away while safe to do so.
* Don't drive into floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.
Emergency information is available at www.securent.nt.gov.au .
The latest road conditions are available at www.roadreport.nt.gov.au .
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support:
www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au/support
