Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 1:59 pm WST on Sunday 25 July 2021
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING MAY DEVELOP IN THE AVON, SWAN, MURRAY AND HARVEY RIVER
CATCHMENTS
A strong cold front will cross the southern and central parts of
the State overnight Monday into Tuesday and is expected to bring
heavy showers to the Lower West and South West District
Rivers.
No significant rainfall recorded in the flood watch catchments
during the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday.
As the cold front crosses into the Lower West and South West
District Rivers late Monday into Tuesday, total rainfall of 30 mm
with isolated totals of 50 - 60 mm along the Darling Scarp. Further
isolated rainfall of 15 - 20 mm is expected on Tuesday into
Wednesday.
Rapid and flash flooding of low lying areas and river rises are
expected. Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary roads, may
be affected.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Avon River
Swan River
Murray River
Harvey River
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.dfes.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
25/Jul/2021 04:13 PM