Forecast

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

Issued at 5:09 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL THROUGH EASTERN PARTS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Weather Situation
A low pressure system located near Oodnadatta is steadily moving southwards. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the eastern and 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 today, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls, particularly during the late hours of Sunday.
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 eastern parts of the state today. Six hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible about central and eastern parts today.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible in the eastern part of the state. A more localised risk also exists with any thunderstorm elsewhere given the very high moisture levels. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible today.
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, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.
58.4 mm was recorded at Yunta in the 6 hours to 4:45 am this morning.
46.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Naracoorte in the 6 hours to 1:45 pm.
41.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cape Jaffa in the 6 hours to 1:29 pm.
51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Robe in the 6 hours to 1:19 pm.
40.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Snowtown in the 6 hours to 12:00 pm.

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 11:00 am ACDT Sunday.
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, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North East Pastoral and parts of Kangaroo Island, North West Pastoral, West Coast and Lower Eyre Peninsula districts.

Issued at 5:09 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL THROUGH EASTERN PARTS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Weather Situation
A low pressure system located near Oodnadatta is steadily moving southwards. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the eastern and 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 today, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls, particularly during the late hours of Sunday.
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 eastern parts of the state today. Six hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible about central and eastern parts today.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible in the eastern part of the state. A more localised risk also exists with any thunderstorm elsewhere given the very high moisture levels. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible today.
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, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.
58.4 mm was recorded at Yunta in the 6 hours to 4:45 am this morning.
46.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Naracoorte in the 6 hours to 1:45 pm.
41.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cape Jaffa in the 6 hours to 1:29 pm.
51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Robe in the 6 hours to 1:19 pm.
40.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Snowtown in the 6 hours to 12:00 pm.

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 11:00 am ACDT Sunday.
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
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

Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 01:21 PM CDT on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT INNAMINCKA
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS OCCURRING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER
Heavy rainfall over the past week in the Cullyamurra and Innamincka area has caused local creek level rises at Cullyamurra Waterhole, flooding of the causeway at Innamincka and widespread road closures. Significant creek level rises have been recorded upstream along the Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie in Queensland and at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where river levels have peaked and are now falling.
Elevated river levels and rises are also occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole, likely due to a combination of flows arriving from the lower Diamantina River and local rainfall. Along the lower Diamantina River at Birdsville in Queensland, levels remain above the minor flood level and continue to rise, with these flows expected to take several days to reach Poothapootha Waterhole in South Australia.
Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, in particular river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers is likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of South Australia. Queensland flood warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek.

Warburton:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole.
Cooper Creek:
Elevated river levels are occurring at Cullyamurra Waterhole, with river levels around 4.40 m above the Innamincka causeway and falling.

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

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western New South Wales
Issued at 12:59 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Paroo River (NSW)
Darling River
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Lake Frome
Bulla-Bancannia District

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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.nsw.gov.au.}
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 01:00 PM AEDT on Sunday 01 March 2026.