Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 12:46 pm WST on Monday 11 April 2022 Flood Watch Number:
1
FLOODING MAY DEVELOP IN THE SOUTH EAST COASTAL DISTRICT FROM
MONDAY AFTERNOON
A complex weather system is bringing significant rainfall across
the southwest and southern interior. The system is forecast to
enter the South West Land Division and move slowly into the
southern Goldfields and East Coastal areas in coming days.
Showers have occurred in the area during the past 24 hours.
Heavy rainfall is forecast from Monday afternoon, with six hourly
totals of
40-50 mm likely with isolated totals of 70 mm possible.
Flooding of low lying areas and river rises are expected. Many
roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways, may be
affected. Some communities may become isolated. Check road
conditions before travelling. These impacts may occur across parts
of the South East Coast.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
South Coastal Rivers
A severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding is
current.
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
https://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

11/Apr/2022 02:54 PM