The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note changes to the warning area.
Time of issue:
03:08 PM
Date of issue:
10 Jun 2026
Flood Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - GREENOUGH RIVER
A Flood Advice is in place for people in the GREENOUGH RIVER catchment, including the Irwin and Chapman Rivers.
There is no immediate danger but you need to keep up to date in case the situation changes.
WHAT TO DO
Never 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.
Review your plan and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.
If driving:
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.
Carry extra food and water when travelling in case of long delays at crossings.
FLOOD DETAILS
As at 1:54pm Wednesday 10 June, the Bureau of Meteorology advised 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 current Bureau of Meteorology Watch and Warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Roads have not been closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
WHAT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE DOING
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DFES is monitoring the situation.
KEEP UP TO DATE
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
Updates will be provided when the situation changes.
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Media Contact: DFES Media on 9395 9543.