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

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 16 for the Fitzroy River. The alert is currently in effect as a flood peak arrives at Willare Crossing, resulting in minor flooding conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing and the river reach extending from Noonkanbah to Willare in Western Australia.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should 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 ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
• For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring at Willare Crossing. The Fitzroy River at Willare Crossing was recorded at 8.28 meters, exceeding the minor flood level of 8.00 meters. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level for the next few days, with the peak likely to occur overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 10:39 AM AWST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to continue for several days. The Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to issue the next update by 11:00 AM AWST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.