Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia

Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 01:18 PM CST on Monday 28 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16

FLOODWATERS HAVE PEAKED AT COONGIE LAKES, WALKERS CROSSING, AND POOTHAPOOTA WATERHOLE
Creek levels along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes peaked during the last week and are now falling slowly. Further upstream, river levels at Cullyamurra Waterhole continue to fall slowly.
The main floodwaters from the Diamantina River flowing into South Australia, are now downstream of Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole. River levels are expected to remain elevated at Poothapoota Waterhole 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 Eyre Creek, Diamantina River, and Cooper Creek in Queensland.

Warburton:
River levels along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole peaked at 6.29 m on Thursday 24/04/2025 with flows from the Diamantina River (QLD). Currently, river levels are around 6.22 m and slowly falling.
Cooper Creek:
River levels along Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole are currently at 8.74 m metres and slowly falling. 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 Thursday 01 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,8.07,Steady,12:40 PM MON 28/04/25
Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole,6.21,Steady,12:10 PM MON 28/04/25
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,8.74,Steady,12:10 PM MON 28/04/25
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,7.19,Steady,12:10 PM MON 28/04/25

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.