Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 1:04 pm WST on Friday 15 March 2024
Flood Watch Number: 16
FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE WEST KIMBERLEY AND FLOOD
IMPACTS MAY CONTINUE IN EAST KIMBERLEY RIVERS, STURT CREEK DISTRICT
AND SANDY DESERT
A broad low pressure trough will persist over the north of the
State.
Moderate to 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 106 mm were recorded across the Flood
Watch area in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday.
Rainfall totals of between 20-40 mm, with isolated falls up to
80mm are forecast in the flood watch area for the remainder of
Friday and Saturday.
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.
A minor flood warning is current for the Fitzroy River.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
West Kimberley Rivers
No further widespread flooding is expected in the following
catchments: East Kimberley Rivers, North Kimberley Rivers, De Grey
River, Pilbara Coastal Rivers, Fortescue River, Sturt Creek
District, Sandy Desert. However rainfall and areas of flooding over
the last few days may have adversely affected many roads, and
possibly primary and secondary highways. Some communities and
homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before
travelling.
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
15/Mar/2024 05:11 AM