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.
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Dongara (29.2513°S, 114.935°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Sunny. The chance of frost in the E early this morning. Patchy fog early this morning, mainly inland. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 16 and 19.
Forecast for Dongara (29.2513°S, 114.935°E, 1m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 8° 8° 10° 11° 10° 10° 12° Maximum 17° 18° 21° 20° 19° 18° 20° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index - - - - - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 17
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Sunrise / Sunset for Dongara (29.2513°S, 114.935°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:25am WST 6:49am WST 5:59pm WST 6:23pm WST 10:41am WST Waning gibbous
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