Weather Warning

This warning affects:East Kimberley Rivers, Fitzroy River, North Kimberley Rivers, Sturt Creek District, Tanami Desert and West Kimberley Rivers.

Flood Watch for the Tanami Desert, Sturt Creek District, East Kimberley, North Kimberley, West Kimberley and The Fitzroy River Catchment

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDW39605

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for the Tanami Desert, Sturt Creek District, East Kimberley, North Kimberley, West Kimberley and The Fitzroy River Catchment

Issued at 11:28 AM AWST on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026.

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE TANAMI DESERT, STURT CREEK DISTRICT, EAST KIMBERLEY, NORTH KIMBERLEY, WEST KIMBERLEY AND THE FITZROY RIVER CATCHMENT FROM WEDNESDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzroy River   
West Kimberley Rivers   
North Kimberley Rivers   rainfall expected in the southern parts
East Kimberley Rivers   including the Ord Basin
Sturt Creek District   
Tanami Desert   rainfall expected in northern parts of the Desert

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

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 12:00 PM AWST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.