Flood Watch Issued for Kimberley Rivers as Monsoon Trough Brings Heavy Rainfall to Western Australia
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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 East, North, and West Kimberley Rivers as heavy rainfall and tropical lows threaten to isolate communities.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Kimberley Region, 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 Kimberley Region, Western Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Watch (IDW39605) for parts of the Kimberley region. This alert serves as early advice for possible flooding within specified catchments due to an active monsoon trough and tropical lows.
Affected Areas
The following catchments in Western Australia are likely to be affected:
- West Kimberley Rivers
- North Kimberley Rivers
- East Kimberley Rivers
Localised flooding is already occurring in parts of the East Kimberley Rivers. Additionally, a Moderate Flood Warning is currently active for the Fitzroy River catchment.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to:
- Avoid floodwater: Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay clear of hazards: Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Follow road safety: Obey all road closure signs and check road conditions before traveling, as roads may become impassable.
- Stay informed: Monitor the ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management advice, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au.
- Emergency Contacts: For SES assistance, call 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
An active monsoon trough and several tropical lows are being monitored. Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Kimberley since Saturday morning, leaving catchments relatively wet. Further rainfall is expected to cause significant water level rises in rivers and creeks, leading to prolonged overland flooding and ponding. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated.
Timeline
The Flood Watch was issued at 12:43 pm AWST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The situation is being monitored, and the next update is scheduled to be issued by 1:00 pm AWST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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