Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Swan River
Issued at 10:24 AM WST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT WALYUNGA INTO THE WEEKEND
Rainfall over the past few days across the Swan and Avon River catchments, has caused river level rises along the tributaries of the upper Swan River. Minor flooding is occurring at Walyunga with further rises expected over the next few days as upstream floodwaters arrive. No significant flooding is expected further downstream along the Swan River.
No significant rainfall is expected over the catchment area for the next few days.

Swan River upstream of Walyunga:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Swan River to Walyunga.
The Swan River at Walyunga is currently at 4.05 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Swan River at Walyunga is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) into the weekend.

Swan River downstream of Walyunga:
No flooding is expected along the Swan River downstream of Walyunga.

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.emergency.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 Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Brockman River at Tanamerah,1.66,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Brockman River at Yalliawirra,1.60,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Wooroloo Brook at Karls Ranch,1.18,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Swan River at Walyunga,4.05,Rising,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Ellen Brook at Railway Parade,1.05,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Darkin River at Pine Plantation,1.27,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Helene River at Poison Lease,1.07,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Helena Brook at Trew Road,0.50,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Jane Brook at National Park,0.43,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Swan River at Meadow Street Bridge,1.66,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Barrack Street Jetty,1.03,Steady,10:11 AM THU 18/08/22

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

Flood Warning For The Moore And Hill Rivers
Issued at 03:37 PM WST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2

FLOODING IS OCCURRING IN THE MOORE AND HILL RIVER CATCHMENTS
Rainfall overnight Monday into Tuesday has resulted in significant river level rises and areas of flooding in the Moore and Hill River catchments.
Showers and thunderstorms over the catchment area are expected to ease into Thursday.
Areas of flooding may adversely affect road conditions and some roads may become impassable.

Hill River:
Significant river level rises were recorded in the Hill River overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. Flooding along the Hill River is expected to ease overnight Wednesday.
Moore River:
River level rises were recorded in the Moore River during Tuesday and into Wednesday. River levels remain high at Long Pool Bridge and continue to rise downstream at Quinns Ford. River levels at Moora Caravan Park are slowly rising but are not expected to reach 3.00 metres (minor flooding). Flooding is expected to continue along the Moore River overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.

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 12:00 pm WST on Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Moore River North at Moora Caravan Park,2.22,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Moore River at Quinns Ford,4.22,Rising,02:55 PM WED 17/08/22
Moore River at Waterville Road,0.86,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Gingin Brook at Gingin,0.65,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Gingin Brook at Bookine Bookine,0.91,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22

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.