Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For Parts Of South Australia
Issued at 01:32 PM CDT on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
Re-issue: to correct formatting.
FLOODING CONTINUING IN PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS
FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS OVER THE MID NORTH, NORTH WEST PASTORAL AND SOUTH EAST DISTRICTS AND MOUNT LOFTY RANGES
A slow moving low pressure system over southern Northern Territory extending a trough into the northeast of Southern Australia is forecast to continue producing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the Flood Watch area over the next few days.
The highest rainfall totals have been observed over the North East Pastoral district and Eyre Peninsula, however rainfall is forecast to extend southwards during the remainder of the weekend. The highest rainfall totals are expected for catchments around the Mount Lofty Ranges and in the Adelaide region from Sunday. Accumulated rainfall totals will be significant.
Widespread daily rainfall totals up to 30-50 mm, with possible higher localised falls of up to 100 mm are possible from Saturday.
River and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are occurring across parts of the Flood Watch area and are likely to become more extensive, affecting larger parts of the Flood Watch area. Many bitumen and dirt outback roads are currently impacted by flooding, resulting in the isolation of some communities. The majority of major roads in the region are closed. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks
Broughton River
Light and Wakefield Rivers
Fleurieu Peninsula
Angas and Bremer Rivers
Torrens and metropolitan rivers and creeks
Gawler River
Onkaparinga River
Simpson Desert
Lake Eyre
Warburton River
Lake Frome
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Eastern Great Victoria Desert
River Murray in SA
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
West Coast Rivers and Creeks

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
South Australia Flood Watch catchment map: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/image/BOM_Flood_Watch_Areas_map_SouthAustralia_2017.pdf

Flood Safety Advice:
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/ .
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm CDT on Monday 02 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North East Pastoral and parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 11:18 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN SA, BECOMING MORE LIKELY ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST INCLUDING ADELAIDE ON SUNDAY.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system located over southern parts of the Northern Territory is expected to begin moving slowly southwards today, crossing into north-central SA during the afternoon and evening. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the southern flank of this low, extending into central and southern parts of the state. A trough over southern SA will interact with the tropical airmass into Sunday, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts of the state today, however is possible about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide. The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to increase about central and eastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are possible today, increasing to 40 to 60 mm about central and southeastern parts on Sunday.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts today, however is possible in thunderstorms elsewhere. The risk will broaden to the Murraylands and Riverland districts tonight, and more broadly about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible today, increasing to 60 to 100 mm on Sunday.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Ceduna.
41 MM WAS RECORDED AT PARNDANA IN THE 2 HOURS TO 7:15 AM.
41mm was recorded at Ceduna in the 6 hours to 9:35 am.
34 mm was recorded at Snowtown in the 3 hours to 9:24 am.
24 mm was recorded at Kingscote Airport in the 60 minutes to 6:15 am
50 mm was recorded at Minnipa in the 6 hours to 4:45 am
48 mm was recorded at Wudinna Airport in the 6 hours to 4:45 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACDT Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North East Pastoral and parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 11:18 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN SA, BECOMING MORE LIKELY ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST INCLUDING ADELAIDE ON SUNDAY.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system located over southern parts of the Northern Territory is expected to begin moving slowly southwards today, crossing into north-central SA during the afternoon and evening. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the southern flank of this low, extending into central and southern parts of the state. A trough over southern SA will interact with the tropical airmass into Sunday, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts of the state today, however is possible about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide. The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to increase about central and eastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are possible today, increasing to 40 to 60 mm about central and southeastern parts on Sunday.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts today, however is possible in thunderstorms elsewhere. The risk will broaden to the Murraylands and Riverland districts tonight, and more broadly about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible today, increasing to 60 to 100 mm on Sunday.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Ceduna.
41 MM WAS RECORDED AT PARNDANA IN THE 2 HOURS TO 7:15 AM.
41mm was recorded at Ceduna in the 6 hours to 9:35 am.
34 mm was recorded at Snowtown in the 3 hours to 9:24 am.
24 mm was recorded at Kingscote Airport in the 60 minutes to 6:15 am
50 mm was recorded at Minnipa in the 6 hours to 4:45 am
48 mm was recorded at Wudinna Airport in the 6 hours to 4:45 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACDT Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.