Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in North East Pastoral district.

Issued at 4:12 pm Monday, 23 February 2026.

HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT THE NORTHEAST

Weather Situation: A slow moving low pressure system located over the southern Northern Territory is surrounded by an extremely humid airmass. A trough extending into the northeast of SA is forecast to deepen on Tuesday, prolonging the risk of heavy falls. The low pressure system is likely to linger in the area for the next several days, bringing further periods of heavy rainfall.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the North East Pastoral district during today and Tuesday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 60 mm are likely. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 130 mm possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible with isolated thunderstorms. Six-hourly rainfall totals of around 90 mm are possible.

This is likely to be a prolonged event for northeast South Australia. Periods of heavy rainfall are likely for most of the week.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Moomba, Oodnadatta, Marree, Innamincka, Dalhousie Springs and Arkaroola.

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 conditions are severe.