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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for the Ord River Catchment
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Final Flood Warning For The Ord River
Issued at 12:48 PM WST on Thursday 14 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6
RIVER AND CREEK LEVELS HAVE EASED ACROSS THE ORD RIVER CATCHMENT
Isolated rainfall totals of up to 95 mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday in the catchment near the coast. No significant rainfall totals have been recorded elsewhere in the catchment since 9:00 am Wednesday.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Ord River catchment for the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be issued if necessary.
Ord River upstream of Lake Argyle:
River and creek levels have eased. However, renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Ord River downstream of Lake Argyle:
River and creek levels have eased. However, renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
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:
Ord River at Bedford Downs,0.97,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Ord River at Old Ord Homestead,2.54,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Negri River at Mistake Ck Homestead,2.94,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Wilson River at Odonnell River,1.43,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Dunham River at Flying Fox Hole,2.90,Steady,10:00 AM THU 14/03/24
Ord River at Tarrara Bar,4.19,Steady,12:00 PM THU 14/03/24
King River at Cockburn North,0.77,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
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 Ord River
Issued at 12:48 PM WST on Thursday 14 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 6
RIVER AND CREEK LEVELS HAVE EASED ACROSS THE ORD RIVER CATCHMENT
Isolated rainfall totals of up to 95 mm were recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday in the catchment near the coast. No significant rainfall totals have been recorded elsewhere in the catchment since 9:00 am Wednesday.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Ord River catchment for the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be issued if necessary.
Ord River upstream of Lake Argyle:
River and creek levels have eased. However, renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Ord River downstream of Lake Argyle:
River and creek levels have eased. However, renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
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:
Ord River at Bedford Downs,0.97,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Ord River at Old Ord Homestead,2.54,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Negri River at Mistake Ck Homestead,2.94,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Wilson River at Odonnell River,1.43,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
Dunham River at Flying Fox Hole,2.90,Steady,10:00 AM THU 14/03/24
Ord River at Tarrara Bar,4.19,Steady,12:00 PM THU 14/03/24
King River at Cockburn North,0.77,Steady,12:05 PM THU 14/03/24
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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