Perth received a 5.8mm dumping of rain within half an hour. Picture: Alf Sorbello Source: PerthNow
PERTH was drenched by rain just in time to create havoc for the evening peak hour period.
8.6mm of rain has been recorded in the guage since 9am, with 8.2mm of that falling between 4pm and 5:45pm.
Further showers are forecast for Perth tonight, but are expected to ease by Thursday afternoon.
Residents in the South West are also in for a soaking, with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services issuing a flood warning for the region.
After a freak weather event yesterday created a dangerous water spout, sending five people to hospital, people in Bunbury, Harvey, Donnybrook and Busselton were this afternoon told to prepare for more stormy conditions.
DFES say there is the possibility of minor flooding in the South West today and tomorrow.
As at 3.27pm today the Bureau of Meteorology advises that widespread rainfall of 10 millimetres to 20 millietres has been recorded within the catchments between Cape Naturaliste and Mandurah during the past 6 hours to 3pm.
For those at risk of floods
WHAT TO DO:
• Watch for changes in water levels so you are ready if you need to relocate.
• Never walk, swim or play in floodwaters, as they are dangerous.
• With water moving quickly people need to stay out of the Vasse, Preston, Lower Collie and Harvey River catchments, this includes no swimming or kayaking.
• If you are a traveller do not park or camp adjacent to rivers.
IF DRIVING:
• Floodways and river levels may rise rapidly so be careful at crossings.
• 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.
ROAD CLOSURES:
No roads are closed.
There is water over Caves Road, between Metricup Road and Fifty-One Road, and drivers are being asked to use caution and drive slowly.
FLOOD DETAILS:
Overnight moderate rainfall of 10 millimetres to 20 millimetres with isolated heavier fall is forecast.
Stream rises and localised flooding will continue with minor flooding in the upper area of the Preston River catchment.
Current river levels are available from Department of Water at www.water.wa.gov.au.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
• For SES assistance call 132 500
• In a life threatening situation call 000
• For the latest flood information call 1300 659 213 or visit www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood.
• For information about road conditions and closures contact the local shire or Main Roads WA on 138 138.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Call 1300 657 209, visit www.dfes.wa.gov.auor listen to news bulletins.
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