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.