Flood Warning for Bremer River in South Australia

Source: BOM · South Australia

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on August 10, 2026, 13 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Minor flooding is occurring at Wanstead Rd on the Bremer River with possible minor flooding at Langhorne Creek (Upstream) due to heavy rainfall.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
South Australia
Issued
August 10, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 13 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Australia.

Alert Details

Minor Flood Warning (flood_warning) issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Warning ID: IDS20373. Issued at 1:36 pm ACST on Monday 10 August 2026. Expires 2026-08-11T07:06:32Z. Warning group type: major. Update phase.

Affected Areas

Bremer River catchment in South Australia (SA). Specific locations: Bremer River at Wanstead Rd (currently 3.21 m and falling, minor flooding) and Bremer River at Langhorne Ck (Upstream) (currently 4.07 m and rising, below minor flood level of 4.80 m).

What You Should Do

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rainfall has caused river level rises and areas of flooding. Minor flooding is currently occurring along the Bremer River at Wanstead Rd. The main peak is approaching Langhorne Creek (Upstream) where minor flooding is possible Monday afternoon.

Timeline

Effective from issue time 2026-08-10T04:06:32Z. Wanstead Rd may fall below minor flood level (3.10 m) Monday afternoon. Langhorne Ck (Upstream) may reach around the minor flood level (4.80 m) Monday afternoon. Next warning by 11:00 AM ACST on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this BoM weather warning.

What is this BoM weather warning about?
Minor flooding is occurring at Wanstead Rd on the Bremer River with possible minor flooding at Langhorne Creek (Upstream) due to heavy rainfall.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Australia. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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