People in the De Grey River catchment in the Pilbara have been advised to take action now as minor flooding is expected today.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued an alert at 9.59am today, saying water will be fast flowing and levels will rise quickly.
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No significant rainfall has been recorded in the past 48 hours, however showers and thunderstorms have been forecast for the next few days which may produce renewed river level rises.
River level rises and areas of flooding may adversely affect road conditions.
Some roads may become impassable and some communities may be isolated.
Check road conditions before travelling:
- Nullagine River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Nullagine River at Tumbinna Pool.
- Coongan River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Coongan River at Marble Bar.
- Significant stream rises with areas of flooding are expected to develop in the De Grey River catchment today.
- Current river levels are available from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
- For the latest flood information visit www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood or call 1300 659 213.
Roads have been closed including:
- Marble Bar Road between Marble Bar and Port Hedland
- Ripon Hills Road between Marble Bar and Telfer Turn Off
- Nanutarra Munjina Road between Bingarn Road and Hamersley Road
Roads open to high clearance four-wheel drives only but monitor conditions and exercise extreme caution due to water/debris over road:
- Marble Bar Road between Nullagine and Marble Bar
- Nanutarra Munjina Road between Paraburdoo Tom Price Road and Bingarn Road
Roads open to high clearance four-wheel drives and trucks only but monitor conditions and exercise extreme caution due to water/debris over road:
- Nanutarra Munjina Road between Hamersley Road and Youngaleena Road Turn Off
Roads open but monitor conditions and exercise extreme caution due to water/debris over road:
- Marble Bar Road between Nullagine and Roy Hill
- Nanutarra Munjina Road between North West Coastal Highway and Paraburdoo Tom Price Road
- North West Coastal Highway between Onslow and Karratha
- North West Coastal Highway between Port Hedland and Karratha
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting Travel Map or by contacting your local government authority.
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