Final Flood Watch Issued for North Kimberley Rivers in Western Australia
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has ended the flood watch for the North Kimberley region as significant rainfall is no longer forecast, though localized disruptions may continue.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- North Kimberley, Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Kimberley, Western Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Watch (IDW39605) for the North Kimberley catchments. This update indicates that flooding is no longer expected in the area as weather conditions stabilize.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected by this update is the North Kimberley region in Western Australia. While the watch has ended for North Kimberley, the Bureau notes that flood warnings remain current for the Fitzroy catchment.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to check road conditions before attempting to travel, as localized flooding and transport disruptions may persist from recent rainfall. Safety guidelines include:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded areas.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the North Kimberley area over the next several days. Consequently, further significant rises in rivers and creeks are not expected. However, the environment may still harbor localized flooding hazards and transport disruptions due to previous precipitation.
Timeline
This final alert was issued at 9:34 am AWST on Sunday, 8 March 2026. As this is the final Flood Watch for this specific event, no further watches are scheduled to be issued.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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