The following alert has been issued by
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This is a new alert.
Time of issue:
11:15 AM
Date of issue:
15 Jul 2026
Flood Advice - STAY INFORMED - MOORE and HILL RIVERS
A Flood Advice is in place for people in the MOORE and HILL RIVER catchments.
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 10:23am on 15 July 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology advised a series of cold fronts will impact the state over the next week. The first cold front arriving on Thursday and Friday may bring moderate falls to parts of the Central West and Lower West districts, including the Moore and Hill catchments. The catchments are relatively dry but can respond quickly to rainfall.
With forecast rainfall, river and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are possible in parts of the Moore and Hill catchments, including Moora, from Friday. Some communities and homesteads may become
isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
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.