Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Adelaide Hills, Adelaide, Onkaparinga and Playford council areas.

Issued at 7:39 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Heavy rainfall impacting Adelaide

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Glenelg and Henley Beach. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Adelaide City, Blackwood and Woodville by 8:10 pm and Tea Tree Gully, Modbury and Athelstone by 8:40 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.