Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - North Kimberley District
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Final Flood Warning For The North Kimberley District
Issued at 09:58 AM WST on Wednesday 02 March 2022
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING IS EASING IN THE NORTH KIMBERLEY DISTRICT
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Anika was located over the southern Kimberley coast and is moving south to southwest. It is no longer expected to redevelop into a tropical cyclone.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday isolated rainfall totals up to 38 mm have been observed in the North Kimberley District.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over North Kimberley District for the next few days.
North Kimberley District:
Although rainfall has eased over the North Kimberley District strong river flows and areas of flooding will continue to adversely affect road conditions. Some roads may become impassable and communities may be isolated.
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
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.