Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 10:57 am WST on Saturday 13 January 2018
The Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch Number: 4
Flooding is possible in a number of catchments in the Pilbara,
Gascoyne and Central West Districts due to heavy rainfall
associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Joyce.
The remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Joyce will track towards the
southwest through the inland Pilbara, inland Gascoyne and into
northern parts of the Southwest Land Division over the
weekend.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the central Pilbara and inland
Gascoyne on Saturday. Widespread daily rainfall totals of around 50
to 80 mm are expected, with isolated heavier falls of 125 mm
possible. Rainfall totals of 50 to 80 mm are forecast for the
Central West district with isolated totals up to 125 mm overnight
Sunday into Monday.
Forecast rainfall in the affected catchments may result in river
rises, areas of flooding and may adversely affect road conditions.
Some roads may become impassable and some communities may become
isolated.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Pilbara Coastal Rivers
Fortescue River
Ashburton River
Gascoyne River
Wooramel River
Murchison River
Greenough River
A flood warning has been issued for the De Grey River. For more
details [www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings]
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
Rainfall and River
Conditions Map
13/Jan/2018 02:26 PM