Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:08 pm AWST on Thursday 12 March 2026 Flood Watch Number: 2

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM FRIDAY

A tropical low over the Northern Territory is forecast to drift slowly towards the Kimberley over the coming days. This system is expected to bring widespread rainfall, including locally heavy rainfall, across the northern and eastern Kimberley and parts of Sturt Creek District catchments from Friday into Saturday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are already wet and are likely to respond quickly to additional rainfall.

Forecast rainfall may cause river and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding, and ponding from Friday onwards. Road access may be affected, and some communities and homesteads may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzroy River (Minor flood warning is current for the lower
catchment)

North Kimberley Rivers

East Kimberley Rivers

Sturt Creek District

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Fitzroy

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.


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