Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 1:04 pm WST on Monday 11 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 10
ISOLATED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM
MONDAY
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 becoming wetter with recent
rainfall.
Rainfall totals of up to 67 mm were recorded across the Flood
Watch area in the 24 hours to 09:00 am Monday. River level rises
have been observed at some locations within the Flood Watch
area.
Daily widespread rainfall totals between 25 - 80 mm, with isolated
totals up to 100 - 150 mm, are forecast from Monday through to
Wednesday 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.
Flood Warnings are current for the De Grey River, Sturt Creek
District, Salt Lakes District, the Fitzroy River and the Ord River
within the East Kimberley Rivers district.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers(Generalised Flood Warning is current for the
Ord River catchment)
Fitzroy River(Minor 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)
Sturt Creek District(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
11/Mar/2024 05:34 AM