Weather Warning

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 12:41 AM ACDT on Wednesday 11 Mar 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 10

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER

RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES EXPECTED ALONG THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA

Elevated river levels are continuing along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole as upstream flood waters from the lower Diamantina River arrive. Along the Diamantina River (QLD) at Birdsville, minor flooding is occurring with further flooding possible. These high flows are likely to continue reaching Poothapootha Waterhole in South Australia over the coming weeks.

Creek levels along the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka are rising slowly, and further rises are expected as flows arrive from upstream in Queensland, where major flooding is occurring along Cooper Creek at Windorah.

River levels further upstream in Queensland, including the Eyre Creek and Georgina River, remain elevated, and major flooding is occurring. Renewed river level rises and high flows are possible along the Warburton River in the coming weeks.

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.

Queensland flood warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek.

Warburton

Elevated river levels are continuing along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Further rises are possible as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Cooper Creek

Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek level is around 0.7 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Renewed rises are expected over the coming week as upstream flood waters arrive.