Flood Warning for Cooper Creek and Warburton in South Australia
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BOM issued it on April 8, 2026, 4 months 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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A high-severity flood warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for elevated river levels along the Warburton River and Cooper Creek, affecting South Australia and upstream areas in Queensland.
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- Record type
- flood warning
- Affected area
- South Australia and Queensland
- Issued
- April 8, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Australia and Queensland.
Flood Warning in South Australia and Queensland
Alert Details
The alert is a flood warning, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). It is an update to warning number 16, with a high severity level. The warning is effective from its issue time of 12:54 pm ACST on Wednesday 8 April 2026 until its expiry on 15 April 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Warburton River at Poothapootha in South Australia, as well as the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka. It also involves upstream areas including the Diamantina River at Birdsville, Eyre Creek, and Georgina River in Queensland, with states impacted being SA, NSW, and QLD.
What You Should Do
Residents should not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways; obey road closure signs; plan ahead to avoid flooded roads; check the ABC and local media for updates; visit www.ses.sa.gov.au for local emergency warnings; call SES on 132 500 for assistance; and call 000 in life-threatening emergencies.
Expected Conditions
Elevated river levels are continuing along the Warburton River at Poothapootha, with steady levels expected to rise slowly in the next week. Along the lower Cooper Creek, levels are steady but rises are expected. The Diamantina River at Birdsville is at 6.29 meters and steady, while Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole is at 2.80 meters and steady, and at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes is at 4.82 meters. Minor to major flooding is occurring in various upstream rivers in Queensland.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 12:54 pm ACST on 8 April 2026 and expires at 10:24:01Z on 15 April 2026. The next warning will be issued by 1:00 PM ACST on 15 April 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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