Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 1:11 pm WST on Friday 19 January 2024
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE KIMBERLEY AND FITZROY RIVERS AND
STURT CREEK DISTRICT FROM SUNDAY
A Tropical Low currently lies over land near Elliott in the
Northern Territory. The low is expected to cross into Western
Australia during Sunday, producing heavy rainfall over the Flood
Watch area.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are slightly wet from recent
rainfall, which is resulting in small rises in streams and
creeks.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few
days across the Flood Watch area. Widespread daily rainfall totals
of 30 - 100 mm are forecast for Sunday. Daily rainfall totals are
forecast to increase to 100 - 150 mm on Monday and Tuesday, with
isolated falls above 300 mm possible.
Minor to moderate flooding is possible with forecast rainfall.
Flooding may affect road conditions which is likely to impact
travel and movement across the Kimberley during the weekend and
next week.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
West Kimberley Rivers
Fitzroy River
Sturt Creek District
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
19/Jan/2024 05:19 AM