Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of North and North-West South Australia
Issued at 11:05 am ACDT on Sunday 15 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 3

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE NORTH AND NORTH-WEST CATCHMENTS FROM MONDAY

A tropical low situated in northern WA is feeding rich tropical moisture along a surface trough to its southeast. An upper trough is moving through southern WA. The combination of these two systems will bring the risk of heavy rainfall to northwestern parts of the state from late this evening. Heavy rainfall is expected to slowly move eastwards on Monday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are moderately wet and are likely to respond quickly to this rainfall.

Forecast rainfall may cause river and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding, and ponding from Monday onwards. Roads access may be affected, and some communities and homesteads my become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Warburton River

Cooper Creek

Lake Eyre

Finke River and Stephenson Creek

Simpson Desert

Eastern Great Victoria Desert

Warburton District Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Warburton and Cooper (for floodwaters arriving from QLD)

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Rainfall and River Conditions Map