Weather Warning

IDS20374

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of North-West and Central South Australia

Issued at 11:30 AM ACDT on Saturday 14 Mar 2026.

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTH-WEST AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS FROM MONDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Lake Eyre   
Finke River and Stephenson Creek   
Eastern Great Victoria Desert   
Warburton District Rivers   

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Warburton and Cooper

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.

Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.

Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.

For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next Issue

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM ACDT on Sunday 15 March 2026.