Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa Issued at 12:37 PM CST on Thursday 24 April 2025 Flood Warning Number: 15 FLOODWATERS ARE PEAKING AT COONGIE LAKES AND WALKERS CROSSING FLOODWATERS NEARING A PEAK ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTA WATERHOLE Creek levels along Cooper Creek are now approaching a peak at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes. At Walkers Crossing, river levels are peaking just below the crossing (29.35 m). Further upstream, river levels at Cullyamurra Waterhole continue to fall slowly. The main floodwaters on the Diamantina River are continuing to flow into South Australia, where river levels are approaching a peak along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole. River levels are expected to remain elevated for an extended period of time. Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region. Flood Warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek in Queensland. Warburton: River levels along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole are now approaching a prolonged peak as flows from the Diamantina River (QLD) arrive. Currently, river levels are around 6.28 m and rising slowly. Cooper Creek: River levels along Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole are currently at 9.46 m metres and falling slowly. It is estimated that the water level at Innamincka is 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 28 April 2025. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Birdsville,8.30,Steady,10:40 AM THU 24/04/25 Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole,6.28,Steady,10:10 AM THU 24/04/25 Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,9.46,Steady,10:00 AM THU 24/04/25 Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,7.28,Steady,10:10 AM THU 24/04/25 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.