Weather Warnings - Flood Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory
Minor Flood Warning for the McArthur River
Issued at 5:03 pm CST on Sunday 19 February 2017
Flood Warning Number: 3
Rainfall totals of 15-40mm have been recorded throughout the McArthur River
catchment since 0900 this morning and rivers are rising.
McArthur River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the McArthur River.
The McArthur River at Borroloola is currently at 11.50 metres and rising. The
McArthur River at Borroloola is likely to peak near 12.00 metres early Monday
morning.
Flood Safety Advice:
Emergency information including the latest road conditions is available at
www.securent.nt.gov.au
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 am CST on Monday 20 February 2017.
Latest River Heights:
McArthur River at Baileys Grave, 4.75, Rising, 02:50 PM SUN 19/02/17
McArthur River at MRM, 10.82, Falling, 04:45 PM SUN 19/02/17
McArthur River at Borroloola, 11.50, Rising, 04:45 PM SUN 19/02/17
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 214. 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.
Minor Flood Warning for the McArthur River
Issued at 5:03 pm CST on Sunday 19 February 2017
Flood Warning Number: 3
Rainfall totals of 15-40mm have been recorded throughout the McArthur River
catchment since 0900 this morning and rivers are rising.
McArthur River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the McArthur River.
The McArthur River at Borroloola is currently at 11.50 metres and rising. The
McArthur River at Borroloola is likely to peak near 12.00 metres early Monday
morning.
Flood Safety Advice:
Emergency information including the latest road conditions is available at
www.securent.nt.gov.au
For emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 am CST on Monday 20 February 2017.
Latest River Heights:
McArthur River at Baileys Grave, 4.75, Rising, 02:50 PM SUN 19/02/17
McArthur River at MRM, 10.82, Falling, 04:45 PM SUN 19/02/17
McArthur River at Borroloola, 11.50, Rising, 04:45 PM SUN 19/02/17
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 214. 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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