Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 11:35 am WST on Monday 25 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 6
ISOLATED FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS
Remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan over the Kimberley are
slowly dissipating but showers and thunderstorms remain possible
for the next few days.
Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following
flooding over recent weeks. Isolated moderate to heavy rainfall
recorded over the weekend may cause renewed river level
rises.
Showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall remain
possible for the next few days.
River, creek and stream rises are possible with heavy rainfall and
localised flooding causing inundation across parts of the Flood
Watch area.
Roads, and possibly secondary highways may be affected. Some
communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road
conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
East Kimberley Rivers
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert
Western 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
25/Mar/2024 03:53 AM