Flood Watch Issued for Eastern Interior Regions of Western Australia and Northern Territory
This alert is no longer in effect.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 flood watch for several catchments in the eastern Interior as heavy rainfall threatens to cause river rises and isolate communities.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Eastern Interior, WA and NT
- 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 Eastern Interior, WA and NT.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Watch (IDW39605) for the eastern parts of the Interior. This alert serves as early advice for possible flooding within specified catchments due to a trough of low pressure combined with an inflow of humid tropical air.
Affected Areas
The following catchments are likely to be affected:
- Warburton District Rivers
- Sandy Desert (Eastern parts)
- Sturt Creek District
- Western Desert
- Tanami Desert
Flooding is no longer expected in the Fitzroy, North Kimberley, and East Kimberley catchments.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are urged to take the following safety precautions:
- 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 travel ahead to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
A trough of low pressure over the southern Northern Territory is expected to generate widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the eastern interior over the next few days. Because catchments in the area are already wet, they are likely to respond quickly to additional precipitation. Forecasted conditions include rising river and creek levels, prolonged overland flooding, and ponding. These conditions may affect road access and lead to the isolation of some communities and homesteads.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 12:30 pm AWST on Monday, March 16, 2026. The situation is being monitored, and the next Flood Watch update is scheduled to be issued by 1:00 pm AWST on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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