Weather Warning

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 10:37 AM ACST on Monday 8 Jun 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 29

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA AND THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS

River and creek levels remain elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole and the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka. High flows in the Warburton River and the lower Cooper Creek are expected to continue for several weeks as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream catchments.

Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, particularly at 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 for several weeks.

Cooper Creek

Creek levels are elevated along the lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole. The creek level is around 1.0 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Elevated river levels are expected to continue for several weeks.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Diamantina River at Birdsville1.99steady10:40 am Mon 08/06/26
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole3.07steady10:10 am Mon 08/06/26
Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes4.78steady10:10 am Mon 08/06/26
Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole4.99steady10:10 am Mon 08/06/26