Forecast

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western New South Wales
Issued at 12:44 PM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 9
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lower Murrumbidgee River
Tumut River
Upper Murrumbidgee River to Burrinjuck Dam and Cooma Ck
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga
Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers
Willandra Lakes
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
Flooding is no longer expected in the Murrumbidgee, Tumut and Queanbeyan catchments.

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 Wednesday 04 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 01:28 PM ACDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING EASING 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, which has flooded the causeway at Innamincka and led to widespread road closures. Significant creek level rises were observed last week upstream at Nappa Merrie in Queensland, where levels are now falling.
Elevated river levels and rises are also occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole, due to a combination of flows arriving from the lower Diamantina River and local rainfall over the past week. Along the lower Diamantina River at Birdsville in Queensland, significant renewed river level rises are occurring with river levels above the moderate flood level and rising. These larger flows are likely to arrive at Poothapootha Waterhole in South Australia over the coming weeks.
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 creek levels are occurring at Cullyamurra Waterhole, with the creek level around 2.0 m above the Innamincka causeway and falling. Renewed rises are possible over the coming week with further rainfall.

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 warning will be issued by 02:00 PM ACDT on Wednesday 04 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,7.48,steady,1:40 pm Mon 02/03/26
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,3.69,steady,1:10 pm Mon 02/03/26
Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,3.72,steady,1:10 pm Mon 02/03/26
Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,4.68,steady,1:10 pm Mon 02/03/26

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.