Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Major Flood Warning For The De Grey River Catchment
Issued at 05:37 PM WST on Sunday 16 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT COOLENAR POOL
A major flood peak above the March 2000 flood levels was observed along the De Grey River at Coolenar Pool early Sunday morning, where river levels are now slowly easing. Renewed rises are possible as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
River levels along the De Grey River at Coolenar Pool will remain elevated into mid-week as peaks from the Shaw and Coongan Rivers are followed by peaks from the Nullagine and Oakover Rivers.
River level rises and areas of flooding may adversely affect road conditions. Some roads may become impassable and communities may become isolated. Significant disruption of transportation network and extensive road closures are expected.

Oakover River:
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Oakover River at Ripon Hills Rd.
Nullagine River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Tumbinna Pool and minor flooding is occurring at Nullagine along the Nullagine River. River levels are slowly easing, however high river levels and areas of flooding are likely to remain during the remainder of Sunday into Monday.
Coongan River:
Moderate flooding is easing at Marble Bar and minor flooding is easing at Marble Bar Rd Crossing along the Coongan River. Further areas of flooding are likely along the Coongan River downstream of Marble Bar Rd Crossing during the remainder of Sunday into Monday.
Shaw River:
Minor flooding is easing slowly at Marble Bar Rd Crossing along the Shaw river. Minor flooding is likely occurring at North Pole Mine. Further areas of flooding are likely along the Shaw River between Marble Bar Rd Crossing and Coolenar Pool on the De Grey River during the remainder of Sunday into Monday.
De Grey River:
Major flooding is occurring along the De Grey River.
The De Grey River at Coolenar Pool peaked above the March 2000 flood levels (8.86 m) early Sunday morning. The river level is currently at 8.89 metres and falling slowly with major flooding.
The De Grey River at Coolenar Pool is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday morning. Renewed rises are possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

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

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 08:00 am WST on Monday 17 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Oakover River at Ripon Hills Road,4.50,Steady,05:05 PM SUN 16/02/25
Nullagine River at Nullagine,1.28,Steady,05:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Nullagine River at Tumbinna Pool,3.99,Falling,05:05 PM SUN 16/02/25
Coongan River at Marble Bar,2.58,Falling,05:00 PM SUN 16/02/25
Coongan River at Marble Bar Rd Crossing,2.09,Steady,05:05 PM SUN 16/02/25
Shaw River at Marble Bar Road Crossing,1.96,Steady,05:05 PM SUN 16/02/25
De Grey River at Coolenar Pool,8.89,Falling,05:00 PM SUN 16/02/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Final Flood Watch For The Fortescue, Ashburton And Gascoyne Rivers Catchments
Issued at 10:38 AM WST on Sunday 16 February 2025
Flood Watch Number: 10
FLOODING EASING ACROSS THE FORTESCUE, ASHBURTON AND GASCOYNE RIVER CATCHMENTS

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia continues to weaken whilst moving over the northeast Gascoyne and far northern Goldfields today, where it will dissipate on Monday. A broad low pressure trough extends from Ex-Zelia across the Kimberley.
Flood warnings are current for the De Grey River and Sandy Desert catchments.
Some isolated areas of heavy rainfall have been observed across the flood watch area.
The chance of showers and storms remains over parts of the flood watch area during the next few days. However, forecast rainfall totals are not expected to cause significant areas of flooding.
Areas of flooding are easing across the flood watch area, however, disruption to road networks may be still be occurring particularly in areas where the heaviest rainfall was recorded.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
Fortescue River
Ashburton River
Gascoyne River

Flood warnings are current for the De Grey River and Sandy Desert catchments.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Flood Warning For The Sandy Desert
Issued at 10:24 AM WST on Sunday 16 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE SANDY DESERT
Heavy rainfall has been observed in parts of the Sandy Desert since Wednesday morning, heaviest about the coast and adjacent to the De Grey, Fortescue and Ashburton catchments. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Sunday, associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia.
Rapid river level rises and areas of flooding are possible across parts of the Sandy Desert.

Sandy Desert:
Rapid river level rises and areas of flooding may adversely affect road conditions and some communities may become isolated across parts of the Sandy Desert catchment. Significant disruption of transportation network and extensive road closures are 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/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am WST on Monday 17 February 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The Pilbara Coastal Rivers
Issued at 09:26 AM WST on Sunday 16 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

RIVERINE FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED FOR THE PILBARA COASTAL RIVERS CATCHMENT
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia is moving to the southeast away from the Pilbara Coast and is no longer expected to cause any direct impacts for the Pilbara Coastal Rivers catchment. Riverine flooding is no longer expected across the Pilbara Coast.
The chance of showers and storms remains over the Pilbara district during the next few days. However, forecast rainfall totals are not expected to cause significant riverine flooding.

Pilbara Coastal Rivers:
Riverine flooding is no longer expected for the eastern parts of the Pilbara Coastal Rivers catchment, however, disruption to road networks is still possible particularly in areas where the heaviest rainfall was 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

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Yule River at Jelliabidina Well,-0.13,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 16/02/25
Turner River at Pincunah,0.66,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 16/02/25

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.