Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing and Noonkanbah
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Fitzroy River in Western Australia, with moderate flooding currently occurring at Fitzroy Crossing.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Kimberley, Western Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Kimberley, Western Australia.
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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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