Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 01:13 PM CST on Monday 12 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 20
FLOODWATERS FLOWING INTO KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE
Along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole, river levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters from the Warburton River are flowing into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Flow into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre will continue for several weeks.
Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly.
Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region.
Flood Warnings are current for Eyre Creek and the Diamantina River in Queensland.
Warburton:
River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole following a peak around Thursday 24 April. Currently, river levels are around 5.91 m and falling slowly.
Cooper Creek:
Creek levels remain elevated along Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek is currently at 6.82 m metres and falling slowly. It is estimated that the water level at Innamincka remains many metres above the causeway.
Flood Safety Advice:
People living or working along rivers and streams should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. For the latest SA Warnings refer to www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings
For more information on the Flood Warning and Flood Watch Service: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}
For flood emergency assistance contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm CST on Monday 19 May 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.81,Steady,12:15 PM MON 12/05/25
Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole,5.91,Steady,11:40 AM MON 12/05/25
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,6.82,Steady,11:40 AM MON 12/05/25
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,6.59,Steady,11:40 AM MON 12/05/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts.
Forecast
Arkaroola Village (30.3162°S, 139.3331°E, 338m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the Gammon Ranges this morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds S/SE 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 16 and 21.
Forecast for Arkaroola Village (30.3162°S, 139.3331°E, 338m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 9° 5° 7° 8° 7° 8° 10° Maximum 14° 14° 17° 17° 15° 18° 19° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 20% 10% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 26
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(km/h)Wind direction S S S SSE SSW SSE SSW S S S S S NW NNW Relative humidity 76% 37% 52% 36% 52% 34% 46% 39% 71% 42% 61% 44% 53% 37% Dew point 6°C 0°C -1°C 0°C 2°C 2°C 1°C 3°C 5°C 3°C 5°C 6°C 6°C 4°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Arkaroola Village (30.3162°S, 139.3331°E, 338m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:27am CST 6:52am CST 5:25pm CST 5:51pm CST 9:57pm CST 11:34am CST 
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