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. Katherine River

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

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

• Wugularr (Beswick)
• Wugularr Beswick Flood Information Sheet

5. Borroloola

• Town of Borroloola
• Borroloola Flood Information Sheet

6. 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 Environment and Natural Resources
Director, Water Assessment, Water Resources Division
Level 4, Goyder Centre, 25 Chung Wah Terrace, Palmerston
Phone: (08) 8999 3615
Email:  waterresources@nt.gov.au