Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of the North East Pastoral District

Issued at 11:33 am ACDT on Wednesday 18 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 6

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTH EAST PASTORAL DISTRICT CATCHMENTS

A low pressure system and trough over the north-east of the state will continue to move north-eastwards, bringing further moderate to heavy rainfall. These systems are expected to clear the state by Thursday.

Catchments in the Flood Watch area are moderately wet and are likely to respond quickly to rainfall.

Forecast rainfall may cause further river and creek level rises, prolonged overland flooding, and ponding. Roads access may be affected, and some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Warburton River

Cooper Creek

Lake Eyre

Lake Frome

Finke River and Stephenson Creek

Simpson Desert

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Warburton and Cooper. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy rainfall across parts of the North East Pastoral District.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Eastern Great Victoria Desert and Warburton District

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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