Major Flood Warning Issued for Cooper Creek and Warburton River in South Australia
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BOM issued it on April 6, 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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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Inland Rivers of South Australia, with significant flooding occurring at Innamincka and rising levels along Cooper Creek.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North-eastern South Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 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 North-eastern South Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Warning Number 2 for the Inland Rivers of South Australia. This major flood warning indicates that flooding is currently occurring along Cooper Creek and elevated river levels are being monitored along the Warburton River.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions and locations:
- Cooper Creek: Innamincka and Cullyamurra Waterhole.
- Warburton River: Poothapootha Waterhole.
- General Region: North-eastern and central South Australia, including the North East Pastoral district and the Inland Rivers.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall over recent days has led to significant creek level rises. At Innamincka, river levels were recorded at approximately 6.3 meters above the causeway as of Wednesday morning. At Cullyamurra Waterhole, the river height was measured at 7.01 meters and is continuing to rise.
Floodwater is likely to cut roads and access tracks, particularly at river and creek crossings. This is expected to impact the transportation and movement of local communities and travelers in the region.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:24 am ACDT on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. Rises at Cullyamurra Waterhole and Innamincka are expected to continue for the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 1:00 PM ACDT on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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