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Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record

Record flooding is causing havoc across the Kimberley, as residents in Fitzroy Crossing flee to higher ground while authorities warn many communities could be cut off for a week. 

The Fitzroy River reached its highest level on record at Fitzroy Crossing Tuesday morning, hitting 15.09 metres at 10am — well above the previous record of 13.95m in 2002.

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