Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for the Pilbara, Gascoyne-Murchison Coastal River, Greenough and Yarra Yarra Lake Districts Catchments
Issued at 10:41 am AWST on Sunday 8 February 2026

Flood Watch Number: 7

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SUNDAY

Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is currently offshore of the Pilbara and moving parallel to the coast. It is expected to track close to the west Pilbara coast during Sunday, making landfall later Sunday or early Monday. This system is expected to bring widespread rainfall across the Flood Watch area over the next few days, with heavy rainfall likely over the west Pilbara coast, extending to the west Gascoyne region on Monday. Local areas of intense rainfall may occur around the west Pilbara coast Sunday afternoon and evening. Moderate to heavy falls are also possible over the southern Gascoyne, Goldfields and eastern parts of the Central Wheat Belt on Tuesday.

River level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Flood Watch area, which may affect road access. Some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Yarra Yarra Lakes District

Greenough River

Murchison River

Wooramel River

Gascoyne River

Lyndon-Minilya Rivers

Ashburton River

Onslow Coast

Fortescue River

Pilbara Coastal Rivers

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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