Final Flood Warning For The Swan River
25 JULY 2021 12:54 WST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia
Final Flood Warning For The Swan River
Issued at 12:54 PM WST on Sunday 25 July 2021
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING IS EASING IN THE SWAN RIVER AT WALYUNGA
Recent heavy rainfall in the Swan-Avon river catchments has caused stream level rises and areas of flooding. Light rainfall totals today are not expected to trigger further flooding, however heavier rainfall expected Monday into Tuesday may trigger renewed river rises and areas of flooding.
No significant rainfall recorded in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday.
Swan River upstream of Walyunga:
No further flooding is expected in the Swan River upstream of Walyunga.
The Swan River at Walyunga peaked at 4.07 metres around 01:00 am Saturday 24 July and is currently at 2.97 metres and falling.
The Swan River at Walyunga is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Sunday.
Flood Safety Advice:
DFES 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.emergency.wa.gov.au
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Brockman River at Tanamerah,1.05,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Brockman River at Yalliawirra,1.07,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Wooroloo Brook at Karls Ranch,0.61,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Swan River at Walyunga,2.97,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Ellen Brook at Railway Parade,0.48,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Darkin River at Pine Plantation,0.34,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Helene River at Poison Lease,0.31,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Helena Brook at Trew Road,0.26,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Jane Brook at National Park,0.25,Steady,10:25 AM SUN 25/07/21
Swan River at Meadow Street Bridge,1.18,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 25/07/21
Barrack Street Jetty,1.32,Steady,12:02 PM SUN 25/07/21
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts.
