Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - West Kimberley District

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 West Kimberley including Cape Leveque
Issued at 9:11 am WST on Thursday 28 February 2013
Western Australia Flood Warning Centre

In the 24 hour period to 9am today, Thursday, rainfall has decreased in the
West Kimberley region. Rainfall reports include Country Downs 22mm, and Derby
Airport 17mm.

Heightened river flows and localised flooding will continue to ease over the
next few days including the Cape Leveque area and the Lennard, Isdell and Price
Regent Rivers.

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 www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/

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

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

Latest River Heights:
Lennard River at Mount Joseph 0.49m steady 06:00 AM THU 28/02/13
Isdell River at Dales Yard 0.95m 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/NR/mrwa/internet/realtime/TRC.

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