#WA #Flood #Corp Flood Warning for the Fitzroy River Catchment Issued at 11:01 am WST on Sunday 16 February 2014 Western Australia Flood Warning Centre Minor flooding (8.0m) is expected to continue in the Fitzroy River at Willare during Sunday and into Monday. The Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah is expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.5m) later today. For the 24 hours to 9am Sunday rainfall recorded in the upper areas of the catchment from Fitzroy Crossing have been less than 5mm. Renewed river rises with possible minor flooding are possible in the rivers upstream of Fitzroy Crossing during Sunday and into Monday. Isolated rainfall to 80mm is forecast in northern parts of the catchment for the next 24 hours to 9am Monday. Predicted River Heights/Flows: The Fitzroy River at Willare was 8.1 metres at 10am Sunday and steady. Minor flooding (8.0 metres) is expected to continue at Willare during Sunday and into Monday. The Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah was 9.8 metres at 10am Sunday and falling. The river level at Noonkanbah is expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.5m) during Sunday. DFESs State Emergency Service (SES) 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. Floodwaters are dangerous and you should not walk, swim or play in them. For SES assistance call 132 500. Community information is available from DFES at dfes.wa.gov.au. Current river levels are available from Department of Water at water.wa.gov.au. This warning is available by dialling 1300 659 213. Warnings, rainfall and river information are available at bom.gov.au/wa/flood Weather Forecast: For the latest weather forecast see bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/ Next Issue: The next flood warning for the Fitzroy River catchment will be issued by 11am WST Monday. Latest River Heights: Location Height of River Date/Time of Observation Hann River at Phillips Range 4.99m steady 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Fitzroy River at Dimond Gorge 4.17m falling 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Margaret River at Margaret River Gorge 2.85m steady 09:55 AM SUN 16/02/14 Leopold River at Mount Winifred 2.11m steady 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Margaret River at Mount Krauss 2.34m steady 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing Br 6.75m rising 10:05 AM SUN 16/02/14 Christmas Creek downstream of H/stead 2.02m steady 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah 9.85m falling 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Barrage 6.7m steady 09:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Fitzroy River at Looma 6.32m rising 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Fitzroy River at Willare 8.08m steady 10:00 AM SUN 16/02/14 Information on road conditions contact Main Roads WA Customer Contact Centre on 138 138 or at mainroads.wa.gov.au. Issued by The Bureau of Meteorology To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit The Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/flood/fitzroy-river.shtml
Posted on: Sun, 16 Feb 2014 03:11:04 +0000
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