Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-West And Central South Australia
Issued at 11:30 AM ACDT on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTH-WEST AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS FROM MONDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lake Eyre
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
Eastern Great Victoria Desert
Warburton District Rivers

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Warburton and Cooper

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 12:00 PM ACDT on Sunday 15 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 12:41 PM ACDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER
RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES EXPECTED ALONG THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA
Elevated river levels are continuing along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole as upstream flood waters from the lower Diamantina River arrive. Along the Diamantina River (QLD) at Birdsville, minor flooding is occurring with further flooding possible. These high flows are likely to continue reaching Poothapootha Waterhole in South Australia over the coming weeks.
Creek levels along the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka are rising slowly, and further rises are expected as flows arrive from upstream in Queensland, where major flooding is occurring along Cooper Creek at Windorah.
River levels further upstream in Queensland, including the Eyre Creek and Georgina River, remain elevated, and major flooding is occurring. Renewed river level rises and high flows are possible along the Warburton River in 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 are likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling.
Queensland flood warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek.

Warburton:
Elevated river levels are continuing along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Further rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Cooper Creek:
Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek level is around 0.7 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Renewed rises are expected over the coming week as upstream flood waters arrive.

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 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.40,falling,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.62,steady,11:30 am Wed 11/03/26
Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,4.52,steady,11:30 am Wed 11/03/26
Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,4.93,steady,11:30 am Wed 11/03/26

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.