Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:18 am WST on Friday 28 March 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY

A tropical low is expected to bring heavy rain in parts of Kimberley and North Interior Catchment over the weekend and into early parts of next week.

Catchments in Kimberley are relatively wet and catchments are dry across the Sandy, Tanami and Western Desert

Moderate to heavy falls are possible in the Flood Watch area from late Friday into Saturday morning. Widespread rainfall totals of 50-120 mm with isolated heavier falls up to 180 mm are possible during Saturday. During Sunday into Monday, daily totals of 30-100 mm with isolated heavier falls up to 250 mm are possible.

Severe weather warning for heavy rainfall is current in parts of Kimberley and North Interior.

Significant river, creek, and stream level rises are likely with heavy rainfall, as well as overland inundation with areas of localised flooding possible across the Flood Watch area.

Many roads, including secondary highways may be affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Tanami Desert

Western Desert

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