Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The North East Pastoral District
Issued at 10:13 AM ACDT on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOOD IMPACTS ARE EASING BUT CONTINUING ACROSS PARTS OF FLOOD WATCH AREA

Warburton River
Cooper Creek
Lake Eyre
Lake Frome
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
Simpson Desert

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Warburton and Cooper
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Lake Eyre, Lake Frome, Finke and Stephenson and Simpson Desert

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:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.