Weather Warnings - Flood Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory

Final Flood Warning For The Mcarthur River
Issued at 09:49 AM CST on Monday 25 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 20

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT BORROLOOLA
Since 9:00am Sunday, isolated falls of up to 15 mm were recorded across the McArthur catchment. Showers and storms are forecast for the next few days.
Minor flooding is easing along the McArthur River at Borroloola.

McArthur River:
Minor flooding is easing along the McArthur River.

The McArthur River at Borroloola is currently at 9.02 metres and falling, just above the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The McArthur River at Borroloola is expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.00 m) Monday morning.

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 .

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
McArthur River at Baileys Grave,5.11,Falling,08:30 AM MON 25/03/24
McArthur River at Borroloola,9.02,Steady,08:45 AM MON 25/03/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nt/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts.

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