Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 01:02 PM ACST on Monday 07 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

FLOODWATERS RECEDING SLOWLY AT INNAMINCKA CAUSEWAY AND NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG THE COOPER CREEK
Along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole, river levels continue to fall slowly.
Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels continue to fall slowly.
Floodwaters are expected to fall below the Innamincka causeway in the next few days.

Warburton:
River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole, where the river level is currently around 3.34 metres and falling slowly.
Cooper Creek:
The creek level at Cullyamurra Waterhole is currently at 2.13 metres and falling slowly. It is estimated that the water level at Innamincka is around 0.2 metres above the causeway.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.129,steady,11:40 am Mon 07/07/25
Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,4.754,steady,11:40 am Mon 07/07/25
Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,3.339,steady,11:40 am Mon 07/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.