Minor Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing and Surrounding Areas
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Fitzroy River, with peak levels currently affecting Willare Crossing while conditions ease at Noonkanbah.
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This notice was issued by BOM on March 10, 2026 and geographically references Western Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDW39885) for the Fitzroy River. This is the tenth warning issued for this event, as of 10:43 am AWST on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several sections of the Fitzroy River in Western Australia, specifically:
- Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah
- Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing
- Fitzroy River from Fitzroy Crossing to Noonkanbah
- Fitzroy River from Noonkanbah to Willare
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions 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 roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
The main flood peak has passed Noonkanbah and is currently situated around Willare Crossing. While observations for Willare Crossing are not currently available, the river is estimated to be around the minor flood level of 8.00 m. No significant rainfall is forecast for the region over the next few days.
Current river height observations include:
- Fitzroy River at Noonkanbah: 9.26 m and falling (below the 9.50 m minor flood level).
- Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing: 6.14 m and falling.
- Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing: Expected to remain around the 8.00 m minor flood level for the next few days.
- Fitzroy River at Dimond Gorge: 3.72 m and falling.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:43 am AWST on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Minor flooding is expected to persist at Willare Crossing for the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 11:00 am AWST on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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