Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa Issued at 12:59 PM ACST on Monday 20 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 18 ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA ELEVATED CREEK LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA River levels along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole are rising slowly as flows continue to arrive from upstream in Queensland. Along the Diamantina River (QLD) at Birdsville, minor flooding has eased. River levels further upstream in Queensland, including the Eyre Creek, remain elevated, and moderate flooding is occurring. Further river level rises and high flows are possible along the Warburton River into early May as floodwaters continue flowing downstream into South Australia. Creek levels along the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka are currently steady, with further rises expected into early May as flows continue to arrive from upstream in Queensland. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Durham Downs. 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 Eyre Creek. Warburton: Elevated river levels are occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Further rises are expected into early May as upstream floodwaters arrive. Cooper Creek: Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek level is around 0.80 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Further rises are expected into early May as upstream floodwaters 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 01:00 PM ACST on Thursday 23 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Birdsville,4.13,falling,12:35 pm Mon 20/04/26 Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.70,steady,12:00 pm Mon 20/04/26 Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,4.64,steady,12:10 pm Mon 20/04/26 Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,5.21,steady,12:10 pm Mon 20/04/26 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.