Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of North East Pastoral district.

Issued at 4:51 am Thursday, 26 February 2026.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT THE NORTHEAST

Weather Situation
A slow-moving low pressure system located over the southern Northern Territory is surrounded by an extremely humid tropical airmass. A slow-moving trough extending from the low into the northeast of SA is bringing the risk of heavy falls. The low pressure system is likely to linger in the area today, before beginning to move southwards tomorrow and during the weekend.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
North East Pastoral
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the North East Pastoral this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 60 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 130 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with slow-moving lines of thunderstorms over the far northeast, most likely this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals of around 110 mm are possible.
Periods of heavy rainfall are likely for most of the week, although with large uncertainty in where the heaviest falls will occur.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Moomba, Innamincka, the Simpson Desert Conservation Park, Mungeranie on the Birdsville Track and the Strzelecki Track south of Moomba.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am ACDT Thursday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of North East Pastoral district.

Issued at 4:51 am Thursday, 26 February 2026.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT THE NORTHEAST

Weather Situation
A slow-moving low pressure system located over the southern Northern Territory is surrounded by an extremely humid tropical airmass. A slow-moving trough extending from the low into the northeast of SA is bringing the risk of heavy falls. The low pressure system is likely to linger in the area today, before beginning to move southwards tomorrow and during the weekend.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
North East Pastoral
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the North East Pastoral this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 60 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 130 mm possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with slow-moving lines of thunderstorms over the far northeast, most likely this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals of around 110 mm are possible.
Periods of heavy rainfall are likely for most of the week, although with large uncertainty in where the heaviest falls will occur.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Moomba, Innamincka, the Simpson Desert Conservation Park, Mungeranie on the Birdsville Track and the Strzelecki Track south of Moomba.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am ACDT Thursday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Far North West Of New South Wales
Issued at 12:48 PM AEDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE FAR NORTH WEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES FROM WEDNESDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
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

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of north west NSW. Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Paroo (QLD, NSW), Cooper Creek (QLD), Bulloo (QLD), Inland Rivers (SA).

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 Thursday 26 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 10:24 AM ACDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT INNAMINCKA
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS OCCURRING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few days in the Cullyamurra and Innamincka area has caused local creek level rises at Cullyamurra Waterhole and flooding of the causeway at Innamincka. Significant creek level rises have been recorded upstream along the Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie in Queensland and at Cullyamurra Waterhole. Further rises may continue at Cullyamurra Waterhole and Innamincka for the next few days.
Elevated river levels and rises are also occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole, likely due to a combination of flows arriving from the lower Diamantina River and local rainfall.
Floodwater is likely to cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers is likely to be impacted.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of north-eastern and central South Australia, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for parts of North East Pastoral district in SA, including the Inland Rivers. 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 river levels are occurring at Cullyamurra Waterhole,with river levels around 6.3 metres above the Innamincka causeway as of Wednesday morning.

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 01:00 PM ACDT on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.82,steady,9:55 am Wed 25/02/26
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,7.01,rising,8:30 am Wed 25/02/26
Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,3.52,steady,9:30 am Wed 25/02/26
Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,2.40,steady,8:30 am Wed 25/02/26

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.