Weather Warning
IDS20370
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia
Flood Warning for the Inland Rivers SA
Issued at 1:18 PM CST on Monday 28 Apr 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 16
FLOODWATERS HAVE PEAKED AT COONGIE LAKES, WALKERS CROSSING, AND POOTHAPOOTA WATERHOLE
Creek levels along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes peaked during the last week and are now falling slowly. Further upstream, river levels at Cullyamurra Waterhole continue to fall slowly.
The main floodwaters from the Diamantina River flowing into South Australia, are now downstream of Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole. River levels are expected to remain elevated at Poothapoota Waterhole for an extended period of time.
Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region.
Flood Warnings are current for Eyre Creek, Diamantina River, and Cooper Creek in Queensland.
Warburton
River levels along the Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole peaked at 6.29 m on Thursday 24/04/2025 with flows from the Diamantina River (QLD). Currently, river levels are around 6.22 m and slowly falling.
Cooper Creek
River levels along Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole are currently at 8.74 m metres and slowly falling. It is estimated that the water level at Innamincka is many metres above the causeway.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamantina River at Birdsville | 8.07 | Steady | 12:40 PM MON 28/04/25 |
| Warburton River at Poothapoota Waterhole | 6.21 | Steady | 12:10 PM MON 28/04/25 |
| Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole | 8.74 | Steady | 12:10 PM MON 28/04/25 |
| Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes | 7.19 | Steady | 12:10 PM MON 28/04/25 |