Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 10:55 am ACST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Flood Watch Number: 4

*Re-issued to correct next flood watch update time*

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

A monsoon trough with an embedded low extends across the Gregory, Carpentaria and Northern Barkly districts. Widespread showers and isolated heavy falls are expected to continue through to the weekend across the Flood Watch area.

Catchments are becoming wet following recent rainfall.

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.

Flood impacts are not expected in the short term along the lower McArthur River.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Roper River

Towns River

Limmen Bight River

Rosie River

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
(rainfall expected in northern parts of catchment)

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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