Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:39 pm ACST on Tuesday 23 December 2025 Flood Watch Number: 2

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE BARKLY AND CARPENTARIA COASTAL RIVERS OVER THE COMING DAYS

A trough across the Gregory and northern Barkly Districts is expected to deepen into a monsoon trough from about Wednesday and persist for much of the week, bringing widespread showers and heavy falls to parts of the Barkly and Carpentaria Coastal Rivers.

Catchments are becoming wet following recent rainfall.

Widespread moderate and isolated heavy falls are possible during this week, particularly around the Carpentaria coastal catchments and the northeast Barkly, including the northern parts of the Georgina River catchment. Flood impacts are not expected in the short term along the lower McArthur River.

River and creek level rises, overland flow, and isolated flooding in low-lying areas are possible across many inland parts of the Flood Watch catchments. This is expected to affect many roads over the coming days. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

McArthur River (rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Robinson River

Calvert River

Settlement Creek

Nicholson River

Georgina River and Eyre Creek (rainfall expected in northern parts of
catchment)

Barkly

A Flood Watch is current for parts of North-Western Queensland, adjacent to the Northern Territory Flood Watch area.

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

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.



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