The Midwest Gascoyne and Pilbara regions still face the possibility of isolated flooding over the coming days, with heavy rainfall expected in some areas over the next 24-48 hours.
People in parts of the Midwest Gascoyne and Pilbara in the Onlslow coast, Lyndon-Minilya Rivers, Gascoyne River and Wooramel River catchments are being told to take action now and prepare for flooding.
“There is no immediate danger but you need to keep up to date in case the situation changes,” the latest DFES warning reads.
Locals in the affected areas should prepare to move cars, equipment, livestock and pets early so they are not caught in floodwaters.
“Prepare an emergency kit including enough canned food and water to last for five to seven days, as well as clothing, important documents such as identification and insurance papers, medication, cash and a battery-operated radio to listen to warnings,” DFES says.
If driving, people should be careful at crossings and floodways as river levels may rise rapidly.
As of Sunday at 9:49am, the Bureau of Meteorology advises possible moderate to heavy rainfall developing about the far west Pilbara and adjacent northwest Gascoyne from overnight Saturday.
“Rain, chance of thunderstorms and moderate to possibly heavy rainfall are forecast for the next few days over the western Pilbara and northwest Gascoyne,” the bureau’s latest forecast states.
“Daily rainfall totals of 30 to 80mm are possible across the Flood Watch areas, with higher isolated daily totals of 100 mm possible across the western Pilbara and northwest Gascoyne. The peak rain day is likely to be on Monday.”
DFES is monitoring the situation.
To find out more about how to get ready for a flood click here.
Source Agencies
