Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for the Fitzroy River, north and east Kimberley, and eastern parts of the Interior
Issued at 10:22 am AWST on Sunday 15 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 5

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SUNDAY

A tropical low situated over the Kimberley district is feeding rich tropical moisture along a surface trough to its south east, generating widespread rainfall across the north and east Kimberley and Fitzroy catchments during Sunday and Monday. An upper trough is also passing through southern Western Australia. These systems are expected to generate widespread rainfall across the eastern parts of Interior.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are already wet and are likely to respond quickly to additional rainfall.

Forecast rainfall may cause further river and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding, and ponding. Road access may be affected, and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzroy River

North Kimberley Rivers

East Kimberley Rivers

Warburton District Rivers

Sandy Desert(Eastern parts)

Sturt Creek District

Western Desert

Tanami Desert

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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