Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Flood Warning For The Sandy Desert
Issued at 10:42 AM WST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE SANDY DESERT
Heavy rainfall associated with the ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia 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. Rainfall has eased over the Sandy Desert since Saturday and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Continued elevated river levels and areas of flooding are possible across parts of the Sandy Desert during Monday.

Sandy Desert:
River level rises and areas of flooding may continue and adversely affect road conditions and some communities may become isolated across parts of the Sandy Desert catchment. Disruption of transportation networks and 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 Tuesday 18 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.