Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing and Noonkanbah

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning (IDW39885) for the Fitzroy River. This is the ninth warning issued for this event, effective as of 10:59 am AWST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The alert indicates that moderate flooding is occurring at Fitzroy Crossing, while minor flooding is occurring at Noonkanbah.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following regions in Western Australia:

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

A separate Flood Watch remains current for parts of the West Kimberley and Pilbara regions.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas 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 local emergency management advice, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Moderate flooding is currently occurring along the Fitzroy River to Fitzroy Crossing. The river at Fitzroy Crossing peaked at 11.50 meters at approximately 9:15 pm Monday and was recorded at 11.35 meters and falling as of 10:00 am Tuesday.

At Noonkanbah, minor flooding is occurring with the river level recorded at 10.21 meters and steady. A minor flood peak is possible at Noonkanbah during Thursday.

Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. Current river heights as of 10:05 am Tuesday include:

• Hann River at Phillips Range: 3.22 m (Rising)
• Margaret River at Margaret Gorge: 3.53 m (Rising)
• Leopold River at Mt Winifred: 3.45 m (Rising)
• Christmas Creek at Homestead: 3.84 m (Rising)

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect. The Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (11.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next warning update by 11:00 am AWST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.