Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 07:21 AM WST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT BEVERLEY BRIDGE DURING WEDNESDAY
Rainfall totals of 40 - 60 mm have been recorded over the catchment area in the past 36 hours causing river level rises and localised minor to moderate flooding across the catchment area.
Avon River to Beverley:
Minor flooding is expected along the Avon River to Beverley Bridge. Moderate flood levels are easing upstream on the Avon River at Boyagarra Road.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is currently at 1.40 metres and rising below the minor flood level.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is likely to reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) late Wednesday morning and remain around the minor flooding level into Thursday morning.
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 10:30 am WST on Thursday 18 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Yilgarn River at Gairders Crossing,0.78,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Lockhart River at Kwolyn Hill,0.71,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Yenyening Lakes at Qualandary Crossing,2.12,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Beverley Bridge,1.40,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Dale River at Waterhatch Bridge,2.39,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at York,1.74,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Northam Weir,0.55,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Mortlock River North at Frenches,1.94,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Mortlock River at Odriscolls Farm,1.17,Steady,06:00 AM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Toodyay,2.17,Steady,06:00 AM 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.
Forecast
Noongar (31.3327°S, 118.9705°E, 400m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, with gusty winds in the far SW during the morning and afternoon. Winds W/NW 25 to 40 km/h tending W/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 15.
Forecast for Noongar (31.3327°S, 118.9705°E, 400m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 8° 3° 2° 3° 5° 5° 4° Maximum 15° 15° 15° 18° 21° 17° 18° Chance of rain 90% 5% 5% 10% 5% 10% 5% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High - - Frost risk Nil Moderate Moderate Moderate Slight Slight Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 34
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(km/h)Wind direction WNW WNW SW SW WSW SW ENE NNE NNE W SSE SSE ESE ESE Relative humidity 81% 71% 89% 49% 86% 60% 86% 53% 73% 46% 83% 49% 76% 46% Dew point 10°C 8°C 6°C 4°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 8°C 7°C 8°C 7°C 6°C 6°C 6°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Noongar (31.3327°S, 118.9705°E, 400m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:12am WST 6:37am WST 5:37pm WST 6:02pm WST 11:11pm WST 9:49am WST 
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Aug 19 New moon Aug 27 First quarter Sep 04 Full moon Sep 10 -
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