Weather Warning

IDS20370

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA

Issued at 1:57 PM ACDT on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 15

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA

ELEVATED CREEK LEVELS CONTINUING ALONG THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA

River levels along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole are currently falling, however, further rises are expected over the coming weeks as flows continue to arrive from upstream in Queensland. Along the Diamantina River (QLD) at Birdsville, river levels remain elevated, and minor flooding is occurring.

River levels further upstream in Queensland, including the Eyre Creek and Georgina River, remain elevated, and moderate to major flooding is occurring. Further river level rises and high flows are possible along the Warburton River in the coming weeks, as floodwaters continue flowing downstream into South Australia.

Creek levels along the lower Cooper Creek around Innamincka are currently falling, however, further rises are expected over the coming weeks as flows continue to arrive from upstream in Queensland. Major flooding is easing along Cooper Creek at Windorah.

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

Queensland flood warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River, Thomson River, and Cooper Creek.

Warburton

Elevated river levels are occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Further rises are expected over the coming weeks as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Cooper Creek

Creek levels are elevated along lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole, where the creek level is around 1.30 m above the Innamincka causeway and falling. Rises are expected over the coming weeks as upstream floodwaters arrive.