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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana has been downgraded to a tropical low as it moves inland through Western Australia's Kimberley region.

The system hit the Dampier Peninsula, more than 2,000 kilometres north of Perth, about 2pm on Saturday as a category two.

It has been downgraded to a tropical low as it tracks inland through the Kimberley.

Property damage

DFES Kimberley superintendent Leon Gardiner said there had been record rainfall totals across the Dampier Peninsula.

This has led to localised flooding and road closures, including the Gibb River Road between Kimbolton Road and Pentecost River.

Superintendent Gardiner said the cyclone's intense winds caused the main damage.

"On the Dampier Peninsula in places like Mercedes Cove, where they've borne the brunt of the system, we're aware of some residential property damage," he said.

"In terms of the Derby town site and surrounding town sites, it's really just trees down."

Emergency crews are responding to approximately nine requests for assistance in the Derby area.

"We're working closely with section 95 prisoners from the Derby West or the West Kimberly Derby Prison, who are assisting in cleaning up around the community, which has been a fantastic support," Superintendent Gardiner said.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and DFES are continuing to monitor parts of the Fitzroy catchment, West Kimberley River and Sandy Desert catchment for flood risks.

Emergency services advise people in the area to continue monitoring conditions and be wary of falling debris and power outages.

Downpour continues

BOM says the system, moving at7 kilometres per hour, is weakening as it moves south-east.

Current projections show the remnant tropical low will continue to track inland for several days,bringing heavy rainfall to the state's interior.

Severe weather warnings are in place for people in parts of the Kimberley, North Interior and Pilbara.

Luana has produced more than 200 millilitres of rain across the region.

In Derby, power is set to return for more than 70 Horizon Power customers who experienced outages this morning.

Assessing the damage

Residents across the Kimberley are waking up to review the damage from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana.

Djarindjin chief executive Nathan McIvor said there were no reports of significant damage to the community from early assessments.

Mr McIvor said a few trees had fallen down, and the local roadhouse experienced electrical issues after water inundation.

"There doesn't seem to be too much damage around the place," he said.

"There are some small trees that have come down … police have already gone around and they haven't seen anything major."

'Bit of an anticlimax'

Beagle Bay CEO Henry Augustine said Luana did not have nearly as much impact as ex-Tropical Cyclone Hayley, which crossed over the new year period.

"People were much more worried the second time round but it was a lot less stronger than Hayley," Mr Augustine said.

"I was expecting something like Hayley but it was a bit quieter, there was a bit of breeze and lots of rain.

"I was sort of panicking but it was a bit of an anticlimax, I suppose."

The two cyclones in a row had been a big "wake-up call" for the community, according to Mr Augustine.

He said a lot more people evacuated this time around, choosing to seek shelter elsewhere.

"After going through a bit of a scare like that, you've got to be wary. You don't know what's happening. It's unpredictable."

Roads closed

Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and monitor for road and track closures in the region.

The Gibb River Road between Kimbolton Road and Pentecost River is closed.

Visit Emergency WA, call DFES on 133 337, download the Emergency WA app, or listen to ABC Kimberley to stay up to date.