Cars have been left submerged by flooding and drivers were plucked from their stricken vehicles as a deluge of rain lashed Perth.
A heavy thunderstorm passed over the city from the north on Friday afternoon, causing heavy rain and hail.
The storm first hit Kingsley, Two Rocks and Wangara around lunchtime, Bureau of Meterology spokesman Daniel Hayes said WA Today.
A heavy thunderstorm passed over Perth from the north on Friday afternoon, causing heavy rain and hail
Cars have been left submerged by flooding and drivers were plucked from their stricken vehicles as a deluge of rain lashed Perth
Pinjar and Yanchep were next in the line of fire, while Butler, Neerabup, Guilderton, Joondalup, Tapping and Wanneroo were all likely to be affected by the storm and prone to flash flooding.
As much as 50mm of rain fell in some parts of the city, compared to just 8.4mm of rain since the start of the year so far.
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 avoid deep water. Parts of the northbound Mitchell Freeway are flooded.
More than 40 calls were made to the SES about the downpours, with some saying their homes were flooded, while others reported hail damage.
Ocean Keys Shopping Center in Clarkson had to close part of the mall after water began pouring through the roof.
Drivers have been warned to stay away from deep water. Parts of the northbound Mitchell Freeway are flooded