Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Avon River Catchment

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 09:41 AM WST on Friday 19 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

FLOODING HAS EASED AT BEVERLEY AND YORK
River levels are generally easing across the catchment area following significant rainfall earlier in the week. River levels will continue to fall over the next few days.
No significant rainfall is expected over the catchment area for the next few days.

Avon River to Beverley:
River levels are generally easing across the catchment area. Minor flood levels continue in the upper parts of the Avon River at Bells Farm and Boyagarra Road but are easing and expected to fall below the minor flood level in the next day or two.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is currently at 1.46 metres and easing, below the minor flood level.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is expected to continue easing below the minor flood level (1.50 m) during Friday and into the weekend.

Avon River from Beverley to Northam:
No further flooding is expected in the Avon River from Beverley to Northam.
The Avon River at Balladong Street York is currently at 2.38 metres and easing, below the minor flood level.
The Avon River at Balladong Street York is expected to continue easing below the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Friday and into the weekend.

Avon River from Northam to Toodyay:
River levels rises below the minor flood level are now steady on the Avon River from Northam to Toodyay. River levels will ease into the weekend.

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

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

Latest River Heights:
Yilgarn River at Gairders Crossing,0.71,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Lockhart River at Kwolyn Hill,0.88,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Yenyening Lakes at Qualandary Crossing,2.25,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Avon River at Beverley Bridge,1.46,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Dale River at Waterhatch Bridge,1.71,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Avon River at York,2.38,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Avon River at Northam Weir,0.90,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Mortlock River North at Frenches,1.77,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Mortlock River at Odriscolls Farm,1.22,Steady,08:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Avon River at Toodyay,3.12,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/08/22

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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