Weather Warning

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 12:11 AM ACST on Monday 18 May 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 26

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA AND THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA THROUGHOUT MAY

River levels along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole are elevated as are river levels along the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka. High flows in the Warburton River and the lower Cooper Creek are expected to continue through May as flows arrive from upstream near the Queensland border.

Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, in particular river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers are likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling.

Warburton

River levels are elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Elevated river levels are expected to continue through May as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Cooper Creek

Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole. The creek level is around 2.0 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Elevated river levels are expected to continue through May as upstream floodwaters arrive.