NT weather warning: Adelaide River warned to watch out for minor flooding in town

Adelaide River residents are being urged to stay vigilant and prepare to evacuate the region in case of flooding. FREE READ.

Clouds sweep across the Territory. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Adelaide River residents are being urged to stay vigilant and prepare to evacuate the region in case of flooding.

SecureNT issued an advice level alert for the area at 8.21am on Tuesday after heavy rainfall brought minor floods to the Adelaide River township.

A SecureNT spokesperson said the river levels would likely fall on Tuesday morning but could rise again.

The river peaked on Tuesday morning. Picture: Palmerston weather/Facebook

“Higher levels are possible as further rainfall is forecast for the next few days,” they said.

“The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

“River levels are elevated along Adelaide and Margaret Rivers.”

The spokesperson warned residents they could become isolated by the flooding and were at risk of property damage and livestock or pet loss.

“Fast flowing flood water can contain objects that may injure or trap you,” they said.

“Flood water may contain toxic waste, chemicals and dangerous animals.”

Adelaide River residents have been warned about rising water levels. Picture: Palmerston weather/Facebook

The spokesperson said the situation was expected to continue until Wednesday morning.

They said a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds was in place for the Daly, Tiwi, Gregory and parts of Arnhem, Carpentaria and Barkly districts, including the Adelaide River catchment.