Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Eastern And Central South Australia
Issued at 12:25 PM ACDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING CONTINUING IN PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS
FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks
North West Lake Torrens
Warburton River
Cooper Creek
Lake Eyre
Lake Frome
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
Simpson Desert
Lake Gairdner

Flood Watches are current for parts of the eastern, central and western inland areas of the Northern Territory and the far north west of New South Wales. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy to locally intense rainfall in the North East Pastoral districts.

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 01:00 PM ACDT on Thursday 26 February 2026.