The owner of a coastal retreat in Western Australia’s far north says she was heartbroken when she discovered her home had been “all but destroyed” by Tropical Cyclone Luana.

Luana crossed the WA coast as a category two system on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds to remote communities across the Dampier Peninsula.

The ex-tropical cyclone, now a tropical low, is tracking inland across the Kimberley.

Pat Channing, who runs Mercedes Cove Exclusive Retreat, an Aboriginal-owned and operated business, with her husband David, was in Broome, about 160 kilometres to the south, when the cyclone crossed.

The damaged property was Ms Channing’s family home at Mercedes Cove and she heard about the destruction from managers on the ground.

Roof blown off

These pictures show the debris, caved-in plaster and insulation foam covering the kitchen and living area.

Debris in a room after a cyclone.

Pat Channing says she was heartbroken when she heard the property had been destroyed. (Supplied)

Ms Channing said they had only recently restored the roof after ex-Tropical Cyclone Hayley, which crossed earlier this month.

“Then this other cyclone ripped the roof off and dropped the ceiling in the lounge and kitchen and water damaged everything,” Ms Channing said.

The Mercedes Cove managers told Ms Channing that waiting out the cyclone was “frightening and terrifying”.

They were staying at another residence on the site.

A woman wearing a patterned outfit smiles. She has short brown hair.

Pat Channing runs Mercedes Cove Coastal Retreat with her husband David. (ABC News: Erin Parke)

“The wind was horrendous, they couldn’t get out in the morning for at least 3 to 4 hours to make any assessment of the damage,” Ms Channing said.

“Luckily, all our accommodation for the tourism season was not affected so that’s a plus, I suppose.”

A building made of corrugated iron. It is damaged.

None of the tourist accommodation at Mercedes Cove was damaged by Tropical Cyclone Luana. (Supplied)

Ms Channing said the house held precious memories of her family, friends and retreat guests, which would not be forgotten.

“Twenty years [ago] my hubby built that and I helped where I could … we had a wonderful 20 years with our children and our grandchildren,” she said.

Heavy rainfall forecast

DFES Kimberley Superintendent Leon Gardiner said he was aware of structural damage to a building at Mercedes Cove.

A room strewn with debris.

The Mercedes Cove property was hit by damaging winds and heavy rainfall. (Supplied)

“DFES is on stand-by to provide assistance but emergency services support has not been requested at this time,” he said.

“The damage from the cyclone crossing overnight was mainly concentrated to Derby with 12 requests for assistance on Sunday.

“Mainly for fallen trees blocking access or leaning on homes.”

Man in uniform brown hair.

Leon Gardiner advised people in affected areas to stay up to date with the latest warnings. (ABC Kimberley: Andrew Seabourne)

Eucla and Goldfields on flood watch

While the immediate threat from ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana had reduced, remote communities and stations remain on alert.

Several flood warnings had been issued across the state, spanning from the Kimberley to the Eucla, in the southern interior.

Damaging winds and rainfall up to 150mm was expected in isolated areas, with river and creek levels elevated across the Kimberley. 

map of wa with storm and flood icons showing impacted areas

Several flood and storm warnings have been issued across Western Australia as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana continues to bring strong winds and heavy rain.  (Department of Fire and Emergency Services)

Kimberley Agriculture and Pastoral Company (KAPCO) general manager Greg Dakin said Myroodah Station, about 2,000 kilometres north of Perth, had become isolated.

“It’s a given for this time of year that we’re going to be cut off for certain periods of time, so everyone’s pretty proactive with that,” he said.

rising muddy river with trees in foreground and background

Mr Dakin said water levels at Gee Gully crossing had risen considerably due to heavy rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana.  (Supplied: Greg Dakin)

Mr Dakin said his team were well equipped with supplies and fuel.

“We’ve only got minimal crew on the station at the moment … so it’s all manageable.”

The Bureau of Meteorology said 24-hour rainfall totals up until 9am Sunday surpassed 230mm in some areas, including RAAF base Curtin with 232mm, 158mm at Lombadina and 156mm at Dampier Downs airstrip. 

Mr Dakin said the cyclone brought more than 300mm of rain to the cattle station, which is located on the Fitzroy River.

“It’s been good, steady, soaking rain so it’s gone in really well.”