Flood Watch For Parts Of South Australia
28 FEBRUARY 2026 13:32 CDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.
Flood Watch For Parts Of South Australia
Issued at 01:32 PM CDT on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
Re-issue: to correct formatting.
FLOODING CONTINUING IN PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS
FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS OVER THE MID NORTH, NORTH WEST PASTORAL AND SOUTH EAST DISTRICTS AND MOUNT LOFTY RANGES
A slow moving low pressure system over southern Northern Territory extending a trough into the northeast of Southern Australia is forecast to continue producing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the Flood Watch area over the next few days.
The highest rainfall totals have been observed over the North East Pastoral district and Eyre Peninsula, however rainfall is forecast to extend southwards during the remainder of the weekend. The highest rainfall totals are expected for catchments around the Mount Lofty Ranges and in the Adelaide region from Sunday. Accumulated rainfall totals will be significant.
Widespread daily rainfall totals up to 30-50 mm, with possible higher localised falls of up to 100 mm are possible from Saturday.
River and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are occurring across parts of the Flood Watch area and are likely to become more extensive, affecting larger parts of the Flood Watch area. Many bitumen and dirt outback roads are currently impacted by flooding, resulting in the isolation of some communities. The majority of major roads in the region are closed. Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks
Broughton River
Light and Wakefield Rivers
Fleurieu Peninsula
Angas and Bremer Rivers
Torrens and metropolitan rivers and creeks
Gawler River
Onkaparinga River
Simpson Desert
Lake Eyre
Warburton River
Lake Frome
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Eastern Great Victoria Desert
River Murray in SA
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
West Coast Rivers and Creeks
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
South Australia Flood Watch catchment map: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/image/BOM_Flood_Watch_Areas_map_SouthAustralia_2017.pdf
Flood Safety Advice:
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/ .
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.}
Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm CDT on Monday 02 March 2026.
