Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 12:51 pm WST on Thursday 14 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 13
FURTHER ISOLATED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
FROM THURSDAY
A broad low pressure trough will persist over the north of the
State. A tropical low well offshore to the northwest of the state
is moving closer. There is a high chance this tropical low will
intensify into a tropical cyclone from Friday and may impact the
Pilbara or southwest Kimberley coasts on the weekend.
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 wet following recent
rainfall.
Rainfall totals of up to 95 mm were recorded across the Flood
Watch area in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday. River level rises
and flooding have been observed at some locations within the Flood
Watch area.
Rainfall totals of between 20- 40 mm are forecast across the Flood
Watch area, with isolated falls up to 100mm in the western
Kimberley for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.
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 secondary highways may be affected. Some
communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road
conditions before travelling.
Generalised flood warnings are current for the Salt Lakes and
Eucla districts.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
North Kimberley Rivers
West Kimberley Rivers
Fitzroy River
(Minor Flood Warning is current for the Fitzroy River)
De Grey River
(Generalised Flood Warning is current)
Pilbara Coastal Rivers
Fortescue River
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
14/Mar/2024 05:01 AM