Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - West Kimberley District
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Final Flood Warning For The West Kimberley District
Issued at 09:40 AM WST on Monday 20 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
RIVERINE FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED FOR THE WEST KIMBERLEY CATCHMENTS
Widespread riverine flooding is no longer expected across the catchments of the West Kimberley District.
The chance of showers and thunderstorms remains over the West Kimberley District during Monday. However, forecast rainfall totals are not expected to cause significant riverine flooding.
A Flood Watch for parts of the Kimberley and the Pilbara district remains current, including the catchments of the West Kimberley District, due to the continued risk of localised flooding affecting road conditions.
West Kimberley District:
Widespread flooding is no longer expected, however, disruption to road networks is still possible for some time, particularly in areas closer to the coast where the heaviest rainfall has been recorded.
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,2.36,Steady,07:00 AM MON 20/01/25
Isdell River at Dales Yard,1.20,Steady,07:05 AM MON 20/01/25
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.