Weather Warning
IDS20374
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia
Flood Watch for parts of South Australia
Issued at 1:32 PM CDT on Saturday 28 Feb 2026.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
| Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks | |
| Broughton River | |
| Light and Wakefield Rivers | |
| Fleurieu Peninsula | |
| Angas and Bremer Rivers | |
| Torrens and metropolitan rivers and creeks | |
| Gawler River | |
| Onkaparinga River | |
| Simpson Desert | |
| Lake Eyre | |
| Warburton River | |
| Lake Frome | |
| Danggali Rivers and Creeks | |
| Cooper Creek | |
| Eastern Great Victoria Desert | |
| River Murray in SA | Localised flooding only |
| Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks | |
| West Coast Rivers and Creeks |
For the latest SA Warnings refer to www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings
For more information on the Flood Warning and Flood Watch Service: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
South Australia Flood Watch catchment map: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/image/BOM_Flood_Watch_Areas_map_SouthAustralia_2017.pdf
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.
Next Issue
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm CDT on Monday 02 March 2026.