Weather Warnings - Flood Warning -Gascoyne Catchment

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The Gascoyne River
Issued at 09:13 AM WST on Tuesday 01 June 2021
Flood Watch Number: 3

FLOODING IS EASING IN THE GASCOYNE RIVER CATCHMENT
Heavy rainfall associated with a trough has resulted in river rises and areas of flooding in the Gascoyne River catchment. The low pressure trough has now moved over the southern Kimberley and flooding is easing in the catchment.
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Heavy rainfall and areas of flooding has adversely affected road conditions in the Gascoyne River catchment. While flooding subsides roads may still be impacted for some time.

Lyons River:
The Lyons river is below the minor flood level and is not expected to rise again in coming days.
Gascoyne River to Jimba:
Gascoyne River to Jimba is expected to remain below minor level (4.00 m).
The Gascoyne River at Jimba is currently at 2.89 metres and falling.
The Gascoyne River at Jimba will remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday.

Gascoyne River downstream of Jimba:
No further flooding is expected in the Gascoyne River downstream of Jimba.
The Gascoyne River at Fishy Pool is currently at 3.30 metres and falling.
The Gascoyne River at Fishy Pool is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday.

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

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

Latest River Heights:
Gascoyne River at Yinnetharra,1.38,Steady,07:00 AM TUE 01/06/21
Lyons River at Lyons River Crossing,0.56,Steady,06:55 AM TUE 01/06/21
Gascoyne River at Jimba,2.89,Falling,07:15 AM TUE 01/06/21
Gascoyne River at Fishy Pool,3.30,Falling,07:00 AM TUE 01/06/21
Gascoyne River at Nine Mile Bridge,4.37,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 01/06/21

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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