Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa Issued at 10:59 AM CST on Thursday 01 May 2025 Flood Warning Number: 17 FLOODWATERS ARRIVING AT KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE Along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole, river levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Flows from the Warburton River are starting to arrive in northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Flows into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre will continue for several weeks. Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region. Flood Warnings are current for Eyre Creek, the Diamantina River, and Cooper Creek in Queensland. Warburton: River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole following a peak around Thursday 24 April. Currently, river levels are around 6.10 m and falling slowly. Cooper Creek: Creek levels remain elevated along Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek is currently at 8.47 m metres and falling slowly. It is estimated that the water level at Innamincka remains many metres above the causeway. Flood Safety Advice: People living or working along rivers and streams should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. For the latest SA Warnings refer to www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings For more information on the Flood Warning and Flood Watch Service: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml} For flood emergency assistance contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm CST on Monday 05 May 2025. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Birdsville,7.91,Steady,09:15 AM THU 01/05/25 Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole,6.11,Steady,08:40 AM THU 01/05/25 Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,8.48,Steady,08:40 AM THU 01/05/25 Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,7.05,Steady,08:40 AM THU 01/05/25 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts.