Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for WA

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia

Final Flood Warning For The Sandy Desert
Issued at 02:10 PM WST on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

FLOODING HAS EASED ACROSS THE SANDY DESERT
Rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia has now eased over the Sandy Desert. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Sandy Desert:
Elevated river levels and areas of flooding have eased, but continue to adversely affect road conditions. Some communities may be isolated across parts of the Sandy Desert catchment. Disruption of transportation networks and road closures are continuing.

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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