Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:48 pm AWST on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM LATE SATURDAY

A tropical low over the Northern Territory will move slowly into the Kimberley
during Saturday. This system is expected to bring widespread rainfall,
including locally heavy rainfall, across much of the Kimberley from Saturday,
extending to parts of the eastern Interior during the weekend.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are already wet and are likely to respond
quickly to additional rainfall.

Forecast rainfall may cause river and creek level rises, prolonged overland
flooding, and ponding from Friday onwards. Road access may be affected, and
some communities and homesteads may become isolated.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzroy River

North Kimberley Rivers

East Kimberley Rivers

Warburton District Rivers

Sturt Creek District

Western Desert

Tanami Desert

For the latest flood and weather warnings see
www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see
www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly,
so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit
www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In
life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.


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