Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:17 pm ACDT on Sunday 1 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 10

Warning number is out of sequence due to recovery from technical issues

FLOODING CONTINUING IN PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS

WIDESPREAD RIVERINE FLOODING NO LONGER LIKELY ACROSS THE MID NORTH, MOUNT LOFTY RANGES, AND THE ADELAIDE METROPOLITAN AREA

A tropical low pressure system over the north of SA extends a trough southwards, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls, particularly about the far east of the state later today. Showers, thunderstorms and areas of rain over eastern border districts are forecast to contract eastwards during Monday, clearing by the evening.

The highest rainfall totals during Sunday and Monday are forecast across the eastern Flinders, eastern Mid North, southern North East Pastoral and Riverland forecast districts, with flooding possible in these areas. Lower rainfall totals are now forecast across southern parts of the Mid North, the Mount Lofty Ranges, and the Adelaide metropolitan area, with widespread flooding no longer likely in these areas. However these areas remain within the Flood Watch primarily to cover the risk of isolated minor flooding and flash flooding.

The highest rainfall totals over the past week have been observed over the North East Pastoral and Flinders districts, and Eyre Peninsula, with the highest falls over the last 24 hours to late morning Sunday over eastern parts of the state.

River and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are occurring across parts of the Flood Watch area and are likely to become more extensive, particularly across far-eastern parts of the Flood Watch area. Many bitumen and dirt outback roads are currently impacted by flooding, resulting in the isolation of some communities. The majority of major roads in the region are closed. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
River Murray in SA
Angas and Bremer Rivers
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Fleurieu Peninsula
Onkaparinga River
Torrens and metropolitan rivers and creeks
Gawler River
Light and Wakefield Rivers
Broughton River
Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks
Warburton River
Cooper Creek
Lake Eyre
Lake Frome
Simpson Desert

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense, rainfall remains current for parts of the Flood Watch area.

Although rainfall has now eased across the West Coast Rivers and Creeks, and Eastern Great Victoria Desert, some local impacts may continue for several days.

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.

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