Weather Warning

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 11:17 AM ACDT on Thursday 26 Feb 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT INNAMINCKA

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS OCCURRING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER

Heavy rainfall over the last few days in the Cullyamurra and Innamincka area has caused local creek level rises at Cullyamurra Waterhole, flooding of the causeway at Innamincka and widespread road closures. Significant creek level rises have been recorded upstream along the Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie in Queensland and at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where river levels have peaked and falling.

Elevated river levels and rises are also occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole, likely due to a combination of flows arriving from the lower Diamantina River and local rainfall.

Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, in particular river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers is likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling. Conditions are also adversely affect the welfare of livestock.

A Flood Watch is current for parts of north-eastern and central South Australia, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for parts of North East Pastoral district in SA, including the Inland Rivers. Queensland flood warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek.

Warburton

Elevated river levels are occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole.

Cooper Creek

Elevated river levels are occurring at Cullyamurra Waterhole, with river levels around 8.00 metres above the Innamincka causeway and falling as of Thursday morning.