Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 03:59 PM CDT on Thursday 28 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 21
FLOODWATERS ARRIVING AT KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE
Floodwaters continue to arrive in the northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
Water levels from the Cooper Creek are currently above the Innamincka causeway.
Showers and storms, with possible isolated heavy falls, are forecast to develop during the weekend. The situation is being monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
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 are arriving into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
Cooper Creek:
The Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole is currently around 2.08 metres and rising slowly. The water level is estimated to be around 0.20 metres above the Innamincka causeway. Further river level rises are possible during the weekend due to forecast local rainfall.
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 CDT on Monday 01 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.68,Steady,01:35 PM THU 28/03/24
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.08,Steady,02:00 PM THU 28/03/24
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,4.14,Steady,02:00 PM THU 28/03/24
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
Witchelina (29.8471°S, 138.1988°E, 61m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers in the far NE, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Heavy falls possible N of Leigh Creek. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h tending E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 36.
Forecast for Witchelina (29.8471°S, 138.1988°E, 61m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 23° 23° 21° 16° 16° 14° 14° Maximum 36° 33° 34° 27° 28° 27° 29° Chance of rain 80% 70% 50% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate 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 18
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Sunrise / Sunset for Witchelina (29.8471°S, 138.1988°E, 61m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 7:03am CDT 7:27am CDT 7:17pm CDT 7:40pm CDT 10:03pm CDT 11:45am CDT Waning gibbous Last quarter Apr 02 New moon Apr 09 First quarter Apr 16 Full moon Apr 24 -
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