Flood Advice STAY INFORMED – Pilbara Coastal Rivers and Fortescue River

Flooding is possible for the Pilbara Coastal Rivers, Onslow Coast, Fortescue River, Ashburton River and parts of Sandy Desert from Thursday. Prepare your property and ensure your emergency kit is complete. Some roads may become impassable and some communities may be isolated.

Issued: 12 Feb 2025 03:54 PM

Flood AdviceSTAY INFORMED – Pilbara Coastal Rivers and Fortescue River

A Flood Advice is in place for people in Pilbara Coastal Rivers and Fortescue River catchments.

There is no immediate danger but you need to keep up to date in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO

• Never drive, walk, swim or play in floodwaters as they are dangerous.
• Prepare to move cars, equipment, livestock and pets early so they are not caught in floodwaters.
• Prepare an emergency kit including enough canned food and water to last for five to seven days, as well as clothing, important documents such as identification and insurance papers, medication, cash and an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries to listen to warnings.
• Fill your vehicle’s fuel tank.
• Watch for changes in water levels so you are ready if you need to leave.
• Do not park or camp adjacent to rivers.
• Find out more about how to get ready for a flood by visiting emergency.wa.gov.au/prepare.

If driving:

Carry extra food and water when travelling in case of long delays at crossings.

Be careful at crossings and floodways as river levels may rise rapidly.

Obey road closure signs and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current.

Take care on gravel and unsealed roads as they may be slippery and muddy, and you could get bogged.