Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 9:52 am WST on Saturday 8 February 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE WEST KIMBERLEY COASTAL RIVERS FROM LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY

A tropical low is forming near the North Kimberley coast. The low is forecast to move southwest off the Kimberley coast and develop, possibly reaching cyclone intensity later Sunday or Monday.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area, particularly towards the coast, have become wet with recent rainfall.

Widespread daily rainfall totals of 30-60 mm are forecast for Sunday around the Kimberley coast with isolated higher totals possible. Higher daily totals are possible early next week depending on the development and track of the low.

Forecast rainfall in the flood watch area is expected to result in river rises, areas of flooding and may adversely affect road conditions. Roads may become impassable and some communities may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

West Kimberley Rivers

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