IDW39605

This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments

Final Flood Watch for the Greenough, Murchison and Wooramel catchments

Issued at 11:17 am AWST on Friday 12 June 2026

Flood Watch Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED IN THE GREENOUGH, MURCHISON AND WOORAMEL CATCHMENTS

A rain band moved across southern and central Western Australia during Thursday and Friday.

In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday, moderate rainfall totals of 20-40 mm were recorded over the flood watch area, where catchment conditions are near average to wetter than average.The rainfall has resulted in river level rises remaining below minor flood levels.

Rainfall is forecast to ease and clear from the southern Gascoyne and south-west Goldfields during Friday afternoon and evening. No further significant river level rises are expected.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Greenough, Murchison and Wooramel

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:

• Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
• Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
• Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
• For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next Issue:

This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.