Minor Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing and Noonkanbah

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDW39885) for the Fitzroy River. This is the first warning issued for this event as river levels rise following significant rainfall in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several sections of the Fitzroy River and its tributaries in Western Australia, including:

• Fitzroy Crossing
• Noonkanbah
• Willare Crossing
• Margaret River catchments
• Hann River at Phillips Range

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following 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 to avoid flooded routes.
• Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to heavy rainfall observed in the upper Fitzroy and Margaret River catchments since Saturday has triggered river rises.

• Fitzroy Crossing: Currently at 5.48 meters and rising. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 9.50 meters on Tuesday morning.
• Noonkanbah: Currently at 5.96 meters and rising. It is expected to potentially exceed the minor flood level of 9.50 meters on Wednesday morning.
• General: Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which may lead to renewed or additional river level rises.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 11:11 AM AWST on Monday, March 2, 2026. Minor flooding is likely at Fitzroy Crossing starting Tuesday morning, March 3, and possible at Noonkanbah from Wednesday morning, March 4. The situation is being closely monitored, with the next update scheduled by 12:00 PM AWST on Tuesday.