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

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 11 for the Fitzroy River. The alert, issued at 10:41 am AWST on Thursday, February 19, 2026, remains in effect as river levels respond to recent and forecast rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several points along the Fitzroy River in Western Australia, including:

• Fitzroy Crossing
• Noonkanbah
• Willare Crossing
• Surrounding river reaches from Fitzroy Crossing to Willare

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

Minor flooding is currently occurring at Noonkanbah, where the river level was recorded at 11.02 meters and steady as of Thursday morning. A minor flood peak is expected there on Thursday afternoon, with levels likely to remain above the 9.50-meter minor flood threshold through Friday.

At Willare Crossing, the river is currently at 7.08 meters and rising. It is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 8.00 meters during Saturday.

While flooding has eased at Fitzroy Crossing (currently at 8.74 meters and falling), further rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.

Timeline

• Noonkanbah: Minor flood peak expected Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2026.
• Willare Crossing: Minor flood levels expected to be reached Saturday, February 21, 2026.
• Next Update: The BOM expects to issue the next warning by 11:00 am AWST on Friday, February 20, 2026.