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

Initial Flood Watch for the Greenough and Irwin Rivers

Issued at 1:54 pm AWST on Wednesday 10 June 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS GREENOUGH AND IRWIN RIVERS

A rain band will affect west-central Western Australia during Thursday and Friday, as a humid airmass interacts with a broad upper-level trough. This is forecast to generate widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall over the flood watch area.

In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday, no significant rainfall totals have been recorded over the flood watch area, although the catchment is moderately wet.

Widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall is likely to cause flooding in the flood watch area. Secondary roads are likely to be disrupted and some communities and localities may become isolated by road.

Dangerous flood waters may develop rapidly.

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:

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AWST on Thursday 11 June 2026.