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Katherine and rural areas flood warnings

Flooding maps show where floods are likely to happen when there's heavy rainfall or a flood.

They can help you understand flooding in your area so you can take steps to protect yourself and your property.

The below information shows where floods are likely to happen in Katherine and the surrounding rural areas.

These also align with the flood warnings that are issued for Katherine.

You should follow them, along with the advice given by the Katherine Controller.

Minor flood warning

A minor flood warning is issued when the Katherine River level is likely to go over 3m at the Nitmiluk Centre and 16m at Katherine Bridge.

When this happens:

  • Gorge Road at Maud Creek will be closed
  • residents should listen to the Katherine Controller and Secure NT for further advice.
No two flood events are the same, so the actual extent of flooding can differ greatly from one location to another.

Moderate flood warning

A moderate flood warning is issued when the Katherine River level is likely to go over 5.5m at the Nitmiluk Centre and 16.5m at the Katherine Bridge.

When this happens:

  • Gorge Road will be closed
  • parts of the rural area may experience flooding
  • residents should listen to the Katherine Controller and Secure NT for further advice.
No two flood events are the same, so the actual extent of flooding can differ greatly from one location to another.

Major flood warning

A major flood warning is issued when the Katherine River level is over 6.5m at the Nitmiluk Centre and is likely to go over 17.5m at the Katherine Bridge.

When this happens:

  • flooding may occur:
    • in the CBD
    • in lower residential areas
    • at Katherine Hospital.
  • the Stuart Highway may be cut
  • public shelters are expected to be open
  • residents should listen to the Katherine Controller and Secure NT for further advice.
No two flood events are the same, so the actual extent of flooding can differ greatly from one location to another.
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