Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for North East Pastoral District
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 3, 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 high-priority warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding in parts of South Australia's North East Pastoral district, including Moomba and Innamincka.
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- Record type
- Heavy Rainfall
- Affected area
- North East Pastoral, South Australia
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North East Pastoral, South Australia.
Alert Details
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for parts of the North East Pastoral district. This is a top-priority renewal alert issued at 11:00 am ACDT on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, due to a rich tropical airmass and surface trough affecting the region.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily impacts the North East Pastoral district in South Australia. Specific locations that may be affected include:
- Moomba
- Innamincka
- The area east of Lake Frome
- The Strzelecki Track south of Moomba
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents and travelers in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, ride, or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Stay indoors and away from windows while conditions are severe.
- Monitor local TV and radio broadcasts for further updates.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the region, which may lead to flash flooding. Meteorologists expect six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 60 mm, with the highest amounts likely to occur during thunderstorms. While intense rainfall is no longer expected, the broader risk of heavy rain remains until the system begins to move out of the area. Flood watches and warnings are currently active for the region.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately. Conditions are expected to ease from late Wednesday afternoon as the upper trough moves across eastern parts of the state. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 5:00 pm ACDT Wednesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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