Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Swan River Catchment

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The Swan River
Issued at 09:27 AM WST on Tuesday 23 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

FLOODING HAS EASED IN THE UPPER SWAN RIVER
Flooding eased at Walyunga and Meadow Street Bridge during the weekend. No further renewed rises are expected.

Swan River upstream of Walyunga:
Flooding has eased on the upper Swan River to Walyunga.
The Swan River at Walyunga is currently at 2.88 metres and falling.
The river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).

Swan River downstream of Walyunga:
River levels along the Swan River at Meadow Street Bridge fell below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Saturday. River levels continue to ease, though small renewed rises below the minor flood level are possible during the week as upstream floodwaters arrive.

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

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Brockman River at Tanamerah,1.23,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Brockman River at Yalliawirra,1.29,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Wooroloo Brook at Karls Ranch,0.65,Steady,09:05 AM TUE 23/08/22
Swan River at Walyunga,2.88,Falling,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Ellen Brook at Railway Parade,0.53,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Darkin River at Pine Plantation,0.33,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Helene River at Poison Lease,0.39,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Helena Brook at Trew Road,0.33,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Jane Brook at National Park,0.27,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Swan River at Meadow Street Bridge,0.93,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 23/08/22
Barrack Street Jetty,0.95,Steady,09:03 AM TUE 23/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.

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