WA government declares emergency as record flood hits Kimberley
by Tory Shepherd from World news | The Guardian on (#67DVQ)
Fitzroy River expected to peak 1.5 metres higher than previous record as ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie brings heavy rain and damaging winds across the region
A record flood has hit Western Australia's Kimberley region as ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie passes through the region.
The Fitzroy River was above 15 metres on Tuesday morning and was projected to reach 15.6 metres on Tuesday night - 1.5 metres higher than the previous record.
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