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