Floodplain maps

Floodplain maps have been developed for populated areas which lie along river reaches that have the potential to flood. Floodplain maps show the depth and extent of inundation caused when rivers rise above their banks.

Floodplain modelling and mapping has been completed, for the following areas in the Northern Territory.

1. Rapid Creek
   • Rapid Creek
   • Rapid Creek Flood Information Sheet

2. Elizabeth and Blackmore Rivers

   • Elizabeth and Blackmore River Catchments – Sheet 1
   • Elizabeth and Blackmore River Catchments – Sheet 2
   • Elizabeth and Blackmore Rivers Information Sheet

3. Adelaide River

   • Adelaide River Town Area
   • Adelaide River Town Flood Information Sheet

4. Katherine River

   • Katherine Town Area
   • Katherine Town and Rural Area
   • Katherine Flood Information Sheet

5. Communities of Beswick, Mataranka, Djilkminggan and Elsey Station

   • Wugularr (Beswick)
   • Wugularr Beswick Flood Information Sheet

6. Borroloola

   • Town of Borroloola
   • Borroloola Flood Information Sheet

7. Kalkarindji and Daguragu

   • Kalkarindji Community Area
   • Daguragu Community Area
   • Kalkarindji and Daguragu Information Sheet

8. Alice Springs

   • Alice Springs Town Area – Sheet 1
   • Alice Springs Rural Area West – Sheet 2
   • Alice Springs Rural Area East – Sheet 3
   • Alice Springs Flood Information Sheet

For further information contact:

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Project Manager, Lands Planning Division
Phone: (08) 8999 3937