Final Flood Watch Issued for West Kimberley and Salt Lakes District 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 issued a final flood watch for the West Kimberley and Salt Lakes District Rivers as rainfall eases and a tropical low weakens over the interior.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- 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 Western Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Watch (IDW39605) for parts of Western Australia. This notice indicates that flooding is no longer expected in the previously monitored catchments as the weather system responsible for recent rainfall weakens.
Affected Areas
The areas covered by this final notice include:
- West Kimberley
- Salt Lakes District Rivers
Additionally, a minor flood warning remains current for the Fitzroy River catchment.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution as the situation stabilizes:
- 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 ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Check road conditions before traveling, as transport disruptions may continue from recent rainfall.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
A tropical low situated over the Interior of Western Australia is expected to continue weakening through the remainder of the weekend and into Monday. While rainfall has eased, river and creek levels are likely to remain elevated before slowly falling over the next few days. Although further significant river and creek rises are not expected, localized flooding may persist.
Timeline
This alert was issued at 11:54 am AWST on Sunday, 22 February 2026. This is a final Flood Watch, and no further watches will be issued for this event.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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