Marble Bar floods: Heavy rains inundate Australia's hottest town after days of thunderstorms

Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has inundated parts of the Pilbara, leading to rising water levels in several rivers and flooding roads. Severe thunderstorms brewing in humid conditions resulted in a deluge, prompting a rapid rise in water levels in the Oakover, Nullagine, Shaw and Coongan rivers. Several roads and the Karijini National Park were closed and flood warnings were put in place for Marble Bar, Telfer and Nullagine.

Marble Bar Primary School principal Adeline Monaghan posted a video online on Friday showing her difficultly driving through the Coongan River crossing. "There was a short window to make the exit from Marble Bar so we took it. I had to get my teaching staff out.



With the guidance of police and other experienced drivers, we were able to navigate the crossing...

Caitlyn Rintoul.