Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:03 pm WST on Wednesday 13 March 2024

Flood Watch Number: 12

FURTHER ISOLATED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY

Heavy rain with showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the Flood Watch area over the next few days.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are wet following recent rainfall.

Rainfall totals of up to 61 mm were recorded across the Flood Watch area in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday. River level rises and flooding have been observed at some locations within the Flood Watch area.

Daily widespread rainfall totals between 20 - 60 mm, with isolated totals up to 80 mm in the central and southern catchments and 80- 120 mm across the Kimberley catchments, for the remainder of Wednesday and during Thursday across the Flood Watch area.

Significant river, creek, and stream rises are likely with heavy rainfall, with flooding and overland inundation possible across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways may be affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the Goldfields, Eucla and Southern Interior districts within the Flood Watch area.

A Flood Warning is current for the Sturt Creek District.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
(Generalised Flood Warning is current for the Ord River catchment)

North Kimberley Rivers

West Kimberley Rivers

Fitzroy River
(Moderate Flood Warning is current for the Fitzroy River)

De Grey River
(Generalised Flood Warning is current)

Fortescue River

Nullarbor District Rivers
(Generalised Flood Warning is current)

Salt Lakes District Rivers
(Generalised Flood Warning is current)

Sandy Desert

This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. For more information on the Flood Watch Service visit http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
Flood Safety Advice:

DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.

Community information is available from DFES at www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring

Rainfall and River Conditions Map