Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of the Central West and South West Coastal catchments and Final Flood Watch for the North and West Kimberley

Issued at 11:51 am AWST on Wednesday 25 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 7

FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF THE CENTRAL WEST AND SOUTH WEST COASTAL CATCHMENTS

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is intensifying while moving west southwest roughly parallel to the Pilbara coast. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to remain offshore and track to the South West over Wednesday and Thursday before recurving back towards the coastline on Friday. The system is currently forecast to make landfall early on Saturday.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring widespread moderate with locally heavy rainfall across parts of the Central West and South West coastal catchments from Thursday.

Although the risk of heavy rainfall across the North Kimberley and West Kimberley has eased and no further flooding is expected, flood impacts may continue for the next few days. Many roads may remain affected and some communities may remain isolated for some time.

River and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding and ponding are possible across the Flood Watch area from Thursday. Roads may be affected, and some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Avon River

Swan River

Moore and Hill Rivers

Yarra Yarra Lakes District

Greenough River

Murchison River

Wooramel River

Lyndon-Minilya Rivers

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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