Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:31 pm ACDT on Thursday 26 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 8

FLOODING CONTINUING IN PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS OVER THE MID NORTH, NORTH WEST PASTORAL AND SOUTH EAST DISTRICTS AND MOUNT LOFTY RANGES

A slow moving low pressure system over southern Northern Territory extending a trough into the northeast of Southern Australia is forecast to continue producing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the Flood Watch area over the next few days, with locally intense falls possible.

The highest rainfall totals are forecast over the North East Pastoral district during Thursday, however rainfall is forecast to extend southwards from Friday and over the weekend. Accumulated rainfall totals will be significant.

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, affecting larger 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. The east-west railway line is closed to the north-west of Port Augusta.

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

Yorke Peninsula

Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks

North West Lake Torrens

Eastern Eyre Peninsula

Lower Eyre Peninsula

Kangaroo Island

Warburton River

Cooper Creek

Lake Eyre

Lake Frome

Finke River and Stephenson Creek

Simpson Desert

Lake Gairdner

West Coast Rivers and Creeks

Eastern Great Victoria Desert

Flood Watches are current for parts of the Eastern, Central and Western inland areas of the Northern Territory and far north west of New South Wales. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy to locally intense rainfall in parts of the North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

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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