Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for WA

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The Sandy Desert
Issued at 09:41 AM WST on Saturday 15 April 2023
Flood Watch Number: 4

FLOODING EASING ACROSS THE SANDY DESERT.
Flooding is easing in the Sandy Desert catchment.
Ex-tropical Cyclone Ilsa has moved into Northern Territory and is weakening as it moves further east during today.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the Sandy Desert catchment in the next few days.

Sandy Desert:
River and creek levels are likely to remain elevated across the Flood Watch area and begin easing over the next few days. Localised flooding and transport disruptions are likely to persist, however further significant river and creek level rises are not expected.
Check road conditions before travelling.

Flood Safety Advice:
DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.}
Community information is available from DFES at www.dfes.wa.gov.au
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.

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