Final Flood Watch Issued for Sturt Creek District, Tanami and Western Deserts
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 3, 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 issued a final flood watch for the eastern Interior, noting that while localized flooding may persist, no further significant rainfall is expected.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Western Australia and Northern Territory Interior
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Western Australia and Northern Territory Interior.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Watch (IDW39605) for the eastern parts of the Interior. This is the final notification for this weather event, as the trough of low pressure responsible for recent conditions has moved east of the area.
Affected Areas
The following catchments are included in this final advisory:
- Sturt Creek District
- Western Desert
- Tanami Desert
The affected regions span Western Australia (WA) and parts of the Northern Territory (NT).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected districts are advised to take the following precautions:
- Check road conditions before traveling, as localized flooding and transport disruptions may continue.
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the watch area over the next few days. While further significant river and creek rises are not expected, localized flooding from recent heavy rainfall may still impact the region. The trough of low pressure has successfully moved out of the Flood Watch area.
Timeline
This alert was issued at 11:27 am AWST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. It is the eighth and final Flood Watch for this event; no further watches will be issued as the threat of additional flooding has subsided.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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