Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Pilbara Streams

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

A Commonwealth and State interagency partnership that provides
flood warning services for the community of Western Australia

Cancellation of Flood Warning for the Pilbara Coastal Rivers.
Issued at 9:13 am WST on Thursday 28 February 2013
Western Australia Flood Warning Centre

Severe Tropical Cyclone Rusty has crossed the coast to the east of the Pilbara
Coastal rivers. Rainfall totals to 9am today, Thursday, include Port Hedland
Airport 19mm and Indee 23mm.

Stream rises may occur in the Turner and Yule rivers and adjacent streams
however given the lower than expected rainfall in the catchments, heights are
expected to remain below minor flood levels.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

DFES's State Emergency Service (SES) 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 at
www.water.wa.gov.au

This advice is available by dialling 1300 659 213. Warnings, rainfall and
river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/

Next Issue:
No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Yule River at Jelliabidina Well 0.19m steady 08:00 AM THU 28/02/13
Turner River at Pincunah -0.64m steady 07:00 AM THU 28/02/13
Sherlock River at Road Bridge 0.12m steady 07:00 AM THU 28/02/13
Maitland River at Miaree Pool -0.24m steady 08:00 AM THU 28/02/13

Information on road conditions contact Main Roads WA Customer Contact Centre on
138 138 or at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au.

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