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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Fortescue River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Final Flood Warning For The Fortescue River
Issued at 10:10 AM WST on Thursday 04 February 2021
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING iS EASING IN THE FORTESCUE RIVER
Heavy rainfall associated with a tropical low has caused stream level rises, areas of flooding and adverse road conditions in the Fortescue River catchment. The low has now passed, and flooding impacts are easing.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday, isolated rainfall totals ranged from around 30 to 60 mm.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the Fortescue River catchment.
Fortescue River:
Flooding impacts in the Fortescue River catchment will gradually ease in the coming days. However areas of flooding may continue to adversely affect road conditions. Check current road conditions before travelling.
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/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring
Current road conditions are available at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Fortescue River at Newman Road Br,0.49,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Weeli Wolli Ck at Tarina,0.25,Steady,08:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Fortescue River at Deep Reach,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Fortescue River at Gregory Gorge,1.86,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Fortescue River at Bilanoo,2.17,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
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.
Final Flood Warning For The Fortescue River
Issued at 10:10 AM WST on Thursday 04 February 2021
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING iS EASING IN THE FORTESCUE RIVER
Heavy rainfall associated with a tropical low has caused stream level rises, areas of flooding and adverse road conditions in the Fortescue River catchment. The low has now passed, and flooding impacts are easing.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday, isolated rainfall totals ranged from around 30 to 60 mm.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the Fortescue River catchment.
Fortescue River:
Flooding impacts in the Fortescue River catchment will gradually ease in the coming days. However areas of flooding may continue to adversely affect road conditions. Check current road conditions before travelling.
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/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring
Current road conditions are available at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Fortescue River at Newman Road Br,0.49,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Weeli Wolli Ck at Tarina,0.25,Steady,08:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Fortescue River at Deep Reach,0.95,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Fortescue River at Gregory Gorge,1.86,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
Fortescue River at Bilanoo,2.17,Steady,09:00 AM THU 04/02/21
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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