Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for the Fitzroy River Catchment, Sandy Desert, Salt Lake District and Nullarbor District Rivers
Issued at 9:37 am AWST on Monday 26 January 2026

Flood Watch Number: 6

FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE FITZROY, SANDY DESERT, SALT LAKE DISTRICT AND NULLARBOR FROM MONDAY

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana is forecast to track south and move inland for the next few days, bringing widespread rainfall, with likely heavy rainfall across parts of the Flood Watch area.

During Monday across parts of Sandy Desert and Salt Lake District rainfall total of 50 to 100 mm with isolated total of 100 to 150 mm are forecast. As the system moves further South during Tuesday, rainfall totals of 100 to 150 mm with isolated totals of up to 250 mm from storms are forecast across parts of Sandy Desert, Salt Lake District and Nullarbor District.

With forecast rainfall, river and creek level rises are expected across the Flood Watch area from Monday. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Hazardous road conditions are expected, check road conditions before travelling.

Inland catchments are relatively dry, with the Fitzroy River catchment somewhat wetter.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzroy River(Flooding risk across middle and lower parts)

Nullarbor District Rivers

Salt Lakes District Rivers

Sandy Desert

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): West Kimberley and North Kimberley

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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