Weather Warnings - Flooding Outlook Advice - Kimberley
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
A Commonwealth and State interagency partnership that provides
flood warning services for the community of Western Australia
Flood Watch for the Kimberley
Issued at 10:49 am WST on Thursday 22 December 2016
Western Australia Flood Warning Centre
A tropical low lies in the northeastern parts of the Kimberley and is forecast
to track southwestwards over the next few days.
Widespread rainfall totals in excess of 150mm with isolated totals up to 218mm
have been recorded in the 24 hours to 9am Thursday.
For the 24 hours to 9am Friday widespread rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm is
forecast for the western parts of the Kimberley, with isolated totals up to
150mm possible. Subsequent heavy rainfall is also expected in the following
days corresponding to the passage of the tropical low.
Flood Warnings are current for the Ord River Catchment, North Kimberley
catchments and West Kimberley catchments.
Given the relatively wet condition of the Kimberley catchments, significant
stream rises and areas of flooding may develop in the Kimberley during Thursday
into Friday.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Fitzroy River
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 at
www.water.wa.gov.au
This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. Warnings, rainfall and
river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/
Next Issue:
The next flood watch for the Kimberley will be issued by 11am WST Friday 23
December 2016.
For information on road conditions contact Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visit
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Western Australia
A Commonwealth and State interagency partnership that provides
flood warning services for the community of Western Australia
Flood Watch for the Kimberley
Issued at 10:49 am WST on Thursday 22 December 2016
Western Australia Flood Warning Centre
A tropical low lies in the northeastern parts of the Kimberley and is forecast
to track southwestwards over the next few days.
Widespread rainfall totals in excess of 150mm with isolated totals up to 218mm
have been recorded in the 24 hours to 9am Thursday.
For the 24 hours to 9am Friday widespread rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm is
forecast for the western parts of the Kimberley, with isolated totals up to
150mm possible. Subsequent heavy rainfall is also expected in the following
days corresponding to the passage of the tropical low.
Flood Warnings are current for the Ord River Catchment, North Kimberley
catchments and West Kimberley catchments.
Given the relatively wet condition of the Kimberley catchments, significant
stream rises and areas of flooding may develop in the Kimberley during Thursday
into Friday.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Fitzroy River
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 at
www.water.wa.gov.au
This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. Warnings, rainfall and
river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/
Next Issue:
The next flood watch for the Kimberley will be issued by 11am WST Friday 23
December 2016.
For information on road conditions contact Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visit
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
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