Daly River flooding: update 3 - 6 February 2026
A Watch and Act flood alert remains in place for the Daly.
Residents in affected areas should activate their emergency plans now.
BOM – weather information
For the latest weather forecasts, flood warnings and river level updates for Daly region, go to the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Evacuation centre
Two hundred and ninety eight people are currently staying in Foskey Pavilion, including 110 children. Another 10 residents and carers are staying at Free Spirit resort where they can attend to special needs. Some people who had been staying at Free Spirit have now relocated to Foskey.
Young people staying at Foskey will attend local schools until they can return to community. There is no pop-up school in the evacuation centre.
Other activities are also arranged for residents at Foskey to ensure children and adults have opportunities to engage in physical activity and other entertainment.
The evacuation centre at Foskey is an alcohol-free area and security is onsite for the safety and security of evacuees, staff and volunteers.
Pets cannot be taken to Foskey Pavilion evacuation centre.
Boil water alert – Daly River Community
Recent heavy rainfall and flooding may have impacted the community water supply.
NT Health advises residents to use bottled water or cooled boiled water for:
- drinking
- preparing food
- preparing baby formula
- brushing teeth.
Medical support for evacuees in Darwin
- For urgent medical emergencies, call 000
- For non‑urgent medical needs, visit the Palmerston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
- Walk‑in service for urgent, non‑emergency care
- Open 7 days a week, 8am to 6pm
Animal welfare
Pets belonging to residents are being cared for by Police in the community.
More information
If you require assistance:
- in a life-threatening emergency call 000
- for Police assistance call 131 444
- for assistance with storm, floods and cyclone damage call NT Emergency Service 132 500.