Flood Watch Issued for Kimberley and Interior Regions as Tropical Low Approaches
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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 the Kimberley and eastern Interior regions, warning of potential flooding starting late Saturday due to a slow-moving tropical low.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Kimberley and Eastern Interior
- 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 Kimberley and Eastern Interior.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Watch (IDW39605) for the Fitzroy River, northeast Kimberley, and eastern parts of the Interior. This alert serves as early advice for possible flooding within specified catchments as weather conditions deteriorate.
Affected Areas
The following catchments and districts in Western Australia and the Northern Territory are likely to be affected:
- Fitzroy River
- North Kimberley Rivers
- East Kimberley Rivers
- Warburton District Rivers
- Sturt Creek District
- Western Desert
- Tanami Desert
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 and unpredictable.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead of time to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor local media, including the ABC, 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 tropical low currently situated over the Northern Territory is forecast to move slowly into the Kimberley region during Saturday. This system is expected to deliver widespread rainfall, including locally heavy falls. Because catchments in the area are already wet, they are expected to respond quickly to additional precipitation. Forecasted rainfall may lead to river and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding, and ponding. These conditions may affect road access and lead to the isolation of some communities and homesteads.
Timeline
The Flood Watch was issued at 12:48 pm AWST on Friday, 13 March 2026. Flooding is considered possible across the watch area starting late Saturday. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 1:00 pm AWST on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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