Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For Parts Of South Australia
Issued at 01:42 PM ACDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 12
FLOODING CONTINUING ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN, EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks
Warburton River
Cooper Creek
Lake Eyre
Lake Frome
Simpson Desert
Flood Watches are current for adjoining catchments in the Northern Territory and in New South Wales.
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.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 ACDT on Wednesday 04 March 2026.
Forecast
Mintabie (27.3149°S, 133.2988°E, 365m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Mintabie (27.3149°S, 133.2988°E, 365m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20° 21° Maximum 30° 32° 33° 34° 33° 33° 33° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 10% 10% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 24
(km/h)22
(km/h)20
(km/h)20
(km/h)23
(km/h)23
(km/h)26
(km/h)26
(km/h)25
(km/h)25
(km/h)20
(km/h)23
(km/h)17
(km/h)14
(km/h)Wind direction SE SE SE ESE SE SE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE ESE ESE Relative humidity 58% 38% 54% 32% 53% 28% 45% 24% 38% 20% 33% 18% 35% 27% Dew point 15°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 13°C 13°C 11°C 10°C 8°C 8°C 6°C 9°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mintabie (27.3149°S, 133.2988°E, 365m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:09am CST 6:32am CST 7:05pm CST 7:28pm CST 7:29pm CST 6:58am CST 
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 -
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