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

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDW39885) for the Fitzroy River. This is the 14th warning issued for this event, indicating that while flooding has eased in some upstream areas, a new peak is approaching downstream locations.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah, the Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing, and the river stretches from Fitzroy Crossing to Noonkanbah and from Noonkanbah to Willare in Western Australia. A Flood Watch also remains current for parts of the West Kimberley and Salt Lake District Rivers.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised 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 to avoid flooded roads.
• 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

• Willare Crossing: The river is currently at 7.74 m and rising. It is likely to exceed the minor flood level of 8.00 m during Monday. A minor flood peak is anticipated during Tuesday.
• Noonkanbah: Minor flooding has eased. The river is currently at 9.48 m and falling, which is below the minor flood level of 9.50 m. It is expected to remain below this level.
• Fitzroy Crossing: The river was recorded at 5.82 m and falling as of Sunday morning.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 10:39 AM AWST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to develop at Willare Crossing on Monday, February 23, with a peak occurring on Tuesday, February 24. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next warning update by 11:00 AM AWST on Monday, February 23, 2026.