Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Minor Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 09:31 AM WST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT BEVERLEY AND YORK DURING THURSDAY AND INTO FRIDAY
No significant rainfall is expected for the next few days.

Avon River to Beverley:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Avon River to Beverley.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is currently at 1.64 metres and rising slowly with minor flooding.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) during Thursday and into Friday.

Avon River from Beverley to Northam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Avon River to York.
The Avon River at Balladong Street York is currently at 2.52 metres and rising slowly with minor flooding.
The Avon River at Balladong Street York is expected to remain around the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Thursday and into Friday.

Avon River from Northam to Toodyay:
River level rises below the minor flood level are expected to continue on the Avon River from Northam to Toodyay for the next .few days.

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 https://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 10:00 am WST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Yilgarn River at Gairders Crossing,0.77,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Lockhart River at Kwolyn Hill,0.81,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Yenyening Lakes at Qualandary Crossing,2.21,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Avon River at Beverley Bridge,1.64,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Dale River at Waterhatch Bridge,2.63,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Avon River at York,2.52,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Avon River at Northam Weir,0.84,Steady,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Mortlock River North at Frenches,1.87,Falling,09:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Mortlock River at Odriscolls Farm,1.52,Steady,08:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Avon River at Toodyay,2.77,Rising,09:00 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.