Cars were submerged by floodwaters and drivers were pulled from their affected vehicles as a deluge of rain lashed Perth.
A severe storm hit the city from the north on Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and hail.
The storm first hit Kingsley, Two Rocks and Wangara at lunchtime, Bureau of Meteorology spokesman Daniel Hayes said. WA today.
A severe storm hit Perth from the north on Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and hail.
Cars were submerged by floodwaters and drivers were pulled from their affected vehicles as a deluge of rain lashed Perth.
Pinjar and Yanchep were next in line, with Butler, Neerabup, Guilderton, Joondalup, Tapping and Wanneroo likely to be affected by the storm and left prone to flash flooding.
Up to 50 mm of rain fell in some areas of the city, which until now had only recorded 8.4 mm of rain since the beginning of the year.
An official emergency warning has been issued for 200 kilometers of coastline from Jurien Bay to Hillarys, and as far inland as Gingin.
Drivers have been warned to stay away from deep water. Parts of the northbound Mitchell Highway have been flooded.
More than 40 calls have been made to the SES due to the rain. Some said their homes had flooded and others reported hail damage.
The Ocean Keys shopping center in Clarkson had to close part of the mall after water began cascading through the ceiling.
Drivers have been warned to stay away from deep water. Parts of the northbound Mitchell Highway have been flooded