Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 10:32 AM CST on Monday 15 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 27
FLOODWATERS CONTINUE TO ARRIVE AT KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE
Floodwaters continue to arrive in the northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
Water levels along the Cooper Creek are still above the Innamincka causeway.
No significant rainfall is forecast in the coming days.
Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region.
Warburton:
River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River downstream of Goyder Lagoon, and floodwaters continue to arrive into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Recent rainfall upstream could see additional flow into the Warburton River in the coming weeks.
Cooper Creek:
The Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole is currently around 2.05 metres and falling very slowly. The water level is estimated to be around 0.15 metres above the Innamincka 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 12:00 pm CST on Thursday 18 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.34,Steady,10:30 AM MON 15/04/24
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.05,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/04/24
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,4.19,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/04/24
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.
Forecast
Durham Downs (30.5945°S, 138.4059°E, 256m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 32.
Forecast for Durham Downs (30.5945°S, 138.4059°E, 256m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 15° 13° 11° 10° 12° 11° 11° Maximum 28° 25° 24° 24° 27° 29° 29° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate High Moderate High - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 25
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE SSW SE SSW S S SSE SE SE SSE ESE SW SE - Relative humidity 36% 23% 38% 22% 52% 33% 46% 23% 37% 17% 30% 15% 29% n/a Dew point 7°C 5°C 5°C 2°C 7°C 7°C 5°C 2°C 5°C 0°C 3°C 0°C 3°C n/a -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Durham Downs (30.5945°S, 138.4059°E, 256m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:13am CST 6:37am CST 5:54pm CST 6:18pm CST 2:36pm CST 12:16am CST 
Waxing gibbous
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