Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa Issued at 12:31 PM ACDT on Friday 27 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT INNAMINCKA ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS OCCURRING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER Heavy rainfall over the last few days in the Cullyamurra and Innamincka area has caused local creek level rises at Cullyamurra Waterhole, flooding of the causeway at Innamincka and widespread road closures. Significant creek level rises have been recorded upstream along the Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie in Queensland and at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where river levels have peaked and falling. 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. Along the lower Diamantina River at Birdsville in Queensland, levels remain above the minor flood level and continue to rise, with these flows expected to take several days to reach Poothapootha Waterhole in South Australia. 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 north-eastern and central 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 river levels are occurring at Cullyamurra Waterhole, with river levels around 5.70 m above the Innamincka causeway and falling. 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 Saturday 28 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.47,rising,11:55 am Fri 27/02/26 Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,7.54,falling,11:30 am Fri 27/02/26 Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,3.61,steady,11:30 am Fri 27/02/26 Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,4.59,steady,11:30 am Fri 27/02/26 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.