Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments. Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Kimberley And Pilbara Districts Issued at 11:45 AM WST on Tuesday 21 January 2025 Flood Watch Number: 8 HEAVY RAINFALL RISK HAS EASED ACROSS THE KIMBERLEY AND THE PILBARA, FLOOD WARNINGS REMAIN CURRENT Severe Tropical Cyclone Sean is moving to the southwest away from the western Pilbara coast and will remain well offshore as it starts to gradually weaken from today. This system is no longer expected to cause any direct impacts to the Western Australia mainland. In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Tuesday, rainfall totals of 10 to 56 mm were recorded over the Pilbara. No significant rainfall totals have been recorded in the Kimberley. Showers and thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Pilbara and Kimberley during Tuesday, however widespread heavy falls are not expected. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes across parts of the Flood Watch area, including Minilya-Exmouth Road, may persist over the next couple of days, however further significant river and creek level rises are not expected. Check road conditions before travelling. Flooding is no longer expected in the: West Kimberley Rivers De Grey River Fortescue River Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Onslow Coast and Lyndon-Minilya Rivers. This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. For more information on the Flood Watch Service visit http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: 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 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.emergency.wa.gov.au/} Next issue: This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.