Weather Warnings - Inland Flood Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia

Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 11:57 AM CST on Thursday 18 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 28

FLOODWATERS ARRIVING FROM QUEENSLAND CONTINUE TO RECEDE
Floodwaters continue to arrive in the northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
No significant rainfall is forecast in the coming days.
Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region.

Warburton:
Floodwaters arriving from Queensland to South Australia continue to recede. The flood peak is expected to have already arrived at northern part of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
Cooper Creek:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
People living or working along rivers and streams should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. 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}
For flood emergency assistance contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm CST on Monday 22 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.25,Steady,10:30 AM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.04,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,4.20,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/04/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts.

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