Minor flood warning for Nullagine and Coongan River in De Grey River catchment

As a low-pressure system moves across the Pilbara bringing heavy rainfall, a minor flood warning has been issued for the De Grey River catchment. Since 9am Monday, ranfalls in excess of 60mm have been recorded in Marble Bar, with 58mm recorded in Nullagine. DFES advises people and communities to be aware flooding is possible, and to prepare to relocate equipment and livestock. Travellers need to be aware road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans should be reconsidered. Community information is available from DFES at www.dfes.wa.gov.au Current river levels are available from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring The warning come after record-breaking floods inundated the West Kimberley in the last two weeks, with significant rain expected this weekend as a weak tropical low moves towards Sandfire from the Timor Sea. The weather system is expected to make landfall between the West Kimberley and Pilbara coast on Saturday with a moderate likelihood of developing into a tropical cyclone on Friday and Saturday prior to crossing the coast. The likelihood is set to decrease on Sunday and furthermore on Monday. “DFES is closely monitoring the situation and is preparing to respond with clear advice and decisive action once there is a greater degree of certainty around the movement of this weather system,” said a DFES spokesperson. “A Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist is based in the DFES State Operations Centre to provide the latest and most accurate weather forecasts to inform our response.” “If they haven’t already, people should prepare an emergency kit that includes a portable battery-operated radio, torch, mobile phone and charger, first aid kit and enough food and water to last at least five days.” People in the Kimberley and Pilbara should monitor the Emergency WA website or phone 13 33 37 (13 DFES) this week so they are up to date with the latest advice.