Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 11:53 am WST on Monday 19 February 2024
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE KIMBERLEY AND FITZROY RIVERS AND
STURT CREEK DISTRICT FROM TUESDAY
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln lies over the northern Tanami District
and will move into eastern Kimberley during Monday before slowly
moving into the north and northwest Kimberley during Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few
days across the Flood Watch area. Widespread daily rainfall totals
of up to 70 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday, with
isolated heavy falls of 100 mm possible. During Tuesday and
Wednesday widespread daily rainfall totals of 80 - 110 mm are
forecast, with isolated heavy falls up to 200 mm possible.
Catchments remain relatively saturated in eastern Kimberley region
due to the recent rainfall and are likely to respond relatively
quickly to further heavy rainfall.
Significant river, creek, and stream rises are likely with heavy
rainfall, with minor flooding possible across parts of the Flood
Watch area from Tuesday.
Many roads, and possibly primary and 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
North Kimberley Rivers
West Kimberley Rivers
Fitzroy River
Sturt Creek District
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
19/Feb/2024 04:04 AM