Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:35 am WST on Monday 25 March 2024

Flood Watch Number: 6

ISOLATED FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan over the Kimberley are slowly dissipating but showers and thunderstorms remain possible for the next few days.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are relatively wet following flooding over recent weeks. Isolated moderate to heavy rainfall recorded over the weekend may cause renewed river level rises.

Showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall remain possible for the next few days.

River, creek and stream rises are possible with heavy rainfall and localised flooding causing inundation across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Roads, and possibly secondary highways may be affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

East Kimberley Rivers
Sturt Creek District
Tanami Desert
Western 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