Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 10:46 AM CST on Monday 02 June 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23
FLOODWATERS FLOWING INTO KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE
Along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole, river levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters from the Warburton River are reaching southern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Flow into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre will continue for several weeks.
Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly.
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 at Poothapoota Waterhole following a peak around Thursday 24 April. Currently, the river levels are around 5.43 m and falling slowly.
Cooper Creek:
Creek levels remain elevated along Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek level is currently at 4.42 m and falling slowly. It is estimated that the water level at Innamincka is a few 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 09 June 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.13,Steady,09:00 AM MON 02/06/25
Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole,5.43,Steady,08:30 AM MON 02/06/25
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,4.42,Steady,08:30 AM MON 02/06/25
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,5.56,Steady,08:30 AM MON 02/06/25
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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost S of Leigh Creek. Slight chance of a shower S of Yunta, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds SW 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 18.
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