Minor Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing in Western Australia

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 15 for the Fitzroy River. The alert is currently in effect for the Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing and the river reach from Noonkanbah to Willare. Minor flooding is already occurring in the region as the main flood peak moves downstream.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically targets the following geographic regions in Western Australia:

• Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing
• Fitzroy River from Noonkanbah to Willare

Latest river height observations include 8.03 m at Willare Crossing (rising), 8.56 m at Noonkanbah (falling), and 4.85 m at Fitzroy Crossing (falling).

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should adhere to the following safety guidelines:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as conditions are dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for situational updates.
• For emergency assistance, call 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

As of 10:00 am AWST on Monday, February 23, the Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing was measured at 8.03 meters and rising. This is above the minor flood level of 8.00 meters. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level for the next several days, with a peak likely to occur from late Tuesday.

Timeline

This warning was issued at 10:54 am AWST on Monday, February 23, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to continue at Willare Crossing for the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 11:00 am AWST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.