Weather Warning

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 11:31 AM ACST on Monday 25 May 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 27

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA AND THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO JUNE

River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole and the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka. High flows in the Warburton River and the lower Cooper Creek are expected to continue into June as flows arrive from upstream near the Queensland border.

Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, particularly at river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers are likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling.

Warburton

River levels are elevated along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Elevated river levels are expected to continue into June as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Cooper Creek

Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole. The creek level is around 1.8 m above the Innamincka causeway and steady. Elevated river levels are expected to continue into June as upstream floodwaters arrive.