Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for Sandy, Tanami and Western Desert catchments
Issued at 12:33 pm WST on Sunday 30 March 2025

Flood Watch Number: 3

RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND LOCALISED FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA INTO MONDAY

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the Flood Watch area during Sunday and into Monday as it moves further inland.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are dry.

Moderate to heavy falls are likely in the Flood Watch area as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne moves inland. Significant widespread daily rainfall totals are expected, with isolated daily totals up to 180 mm possible.

A severe weather warning is current for the North Interior and parts of Kimberley and South Interior districts.

Significant river, creek, and stream level rises are likely with heavy rainfall, as well as overland inundation and 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