Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of the North West Coastal Rivers and Bonaparte Coastal Rivers
Issued at 10:28 am ACST on Monday 24 November 2025

Flood Watch Number: 6

LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING

Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina tacks west southwest across the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf. It is expected to take a more westwards track during Monday and approaches the north Kimberley coast on Monday afternoon. The heaviest falls will most likely be about the west coast, gradually contracting southwards, though may occur in bands of rain away from the cyclone.

Most of the North West and Bonaparte coastal river catchments are wet to saturated from recent rainfall and storms. Widespread rainfall totals of between 10 - 30 mm have been recorded in the 24 hours to 9 am Monday, with an isolated total in excess of 140 mm recorded. Areas of heavy to intense rainfall are still likely as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina moves west-southwest during the remainder Monday.

Significant rises in creeks and rivers and areas of flooding are occurring throughout the Flood Watch area across the next few days. Roads may become impassable and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzmaurice River

Moyle River

Finniss River

Adelaide River below Adelaide River Town

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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