Warnings

Initial Flood Warning For The Onslow Coast Mon 20 Jan 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
  
Initial Flood Warning For The Onslow Coast 
Issued at 11:00 AM WST on Monday 20 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING OR EXPECTED ABOUT ONSLOW COAST
 Heavy rainfall totals have been observed about coastal parts of the Onslow Coast catchment, with the offshore passage of Tropical Cyclone Sean. In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday, 111 mm was recorded at Mardie, and 78 mm was recorded at Onslow Airport. A tropical cyclone warning is current, which includes the risk of heavy rainfall across the Onslow Coast.
 River, creek and stream level rises with localised flooding are expected to be occurring in coastal areas of the catchment. Further showers and thunderstorms remain possible during the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday, which may cause further river, creek and stream level rises.
 A Flood Watch for parts of the Kimberley and the Pilbara district is current.

Onslow Coast:
Elevated river, creek and stream levels are expected to be occurring in coastal parts of the catchment. Localised flooding and transport disruptions are expected. Isolation of some communities is possible.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST on Tuesday 21 January 2025.

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.