Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - West Kimberley District

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The West Kimberley District
Issued at 10:39 AM WST on Tuesday 10 January 2023
Flood Watch Number: 11

NO FURTHER SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IS EXPECTED IN THE WEST KIMBERLEY DISTRICT
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday, no significant rainfall has been recorded in the West Kimberley District.
Widespread heavy rainfall is no longer expected, however isolated falls from thunderstorms are possible over the West Kimberly district for next few days.

West Kimberley District:
Heavy rainfall over the last couple of weeks has caused significant river level rises and areas of flooding. Widespread disruption to road network is continuing, including to the Great Northern Highway. Disruption to the road network is expected to continue in the coming days. Some communities may remain isolated. However, significant flooding will continue to ease in coming days.

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
Check current road conditions at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/travel-information/driving-in-wa/roadworks-closures/

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

Latest River Heights:
Lennard River at Mount Joseph,1.98,Steady,08:00 AM TUE 10/01/23

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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