Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Minor Flood Warning For The Avon River
Issued at 03:29 PM WST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING MAY OCCUR AT YORK OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT BEVERLEY INTO THURSDAY
Showers are expected to ease into Thursday. No further significant rainfall is forecast over 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 1.53 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Avon River at Beverley Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) into Thursday.
Avon River from Beverley to Northam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Avon River at York.
The Avon River at Balladong Street York is currently at 2.12 metres and steady.
The Avon River at Balladong Street York may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Wednesday 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 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 Thursday 18 August 2022.
Latest River Heights:
Yilgarn River at Gairders Crossing,0.76,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Lockhart River at Kwolyn Hill,0.73,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Yenyening Lakes at Qualandary Crossing,2.15,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Beverley Bridge,1.53,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Dale River at Waterhatch Bridge,2.33,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at York,2.12,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Northam Weir,0.59,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Mortlock River North at Frenches,1.65,Steady,03:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Mortlock River at Odriscolls Farm,1.36,Steady,02:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Avon River at Toodyay,2.14,Steady,03:00 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.
Forecast
Meeking (33.2462°S, 116.6249°E, 298m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog and the chance of frost in the morning. Light winds becoming W 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 3 with daytime temperatures reaching around 15.
Forecast for Meeking (33.2462°S, 116.6249°E, 298m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 2° 6° 4° 5° 5° 2° 3° Maximum 16° 17° 19° 18° 15° 15° 18° Chance of rain 20% 10% 30% 50% 10% 20% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - Frost risk Moderate Nil Slight Slight Slight Moderate Moderate 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 0
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW W W W NE WNW NW SW SE SE E E E ENE Relative humidity 81% 61% 90% 64% 92% 59% 93% 67% 79% 52% 79% 52% 77% 50% Dew point 6°C 7°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 11°C 6°C 4°C 4°C 4°C 5°C 6°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Meeking (33.2462°S, 116.6249°E, 298m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:26am WST 6:51am WST 5:48pm WST 6:14pm WST 10:30am WST 
Waning gibbous
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