Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa Issued at 12:42 PM ACDT on Wednesday 04 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 FLOODING EASING ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT INNAMINCKA ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS CONTINUES ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER Heavy rainfall over the past week in the Cullyamurra and Innamincka area has caused local creek rises at Cullyamurra Waterhole, flooding the causeway at Innamincka. Further rises are expected as flows arrive from upstream in Queensland along Cooper Creek at Windorah, where moderate flooding is occurring. Elevated river levels and rises are occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole, due to a combination of flows from the lower Diamantina River and local rainfall over the past week. Upstream, along the lower Diamantina River at Birdsville, Queensland, moderate flooding is occurring, with further flooding expected as upstream flows arrive. These larger flows are likely to reach Poothapootha Waterhole in South Australia over the coming weeks. River levels further upstream in Queensland in the Eyre Creek and Georgina River are still rising and major flooding is occurring. Renewed river level rises and high flows are expected along the Warburton River in the coming weeks. Many roads and access tracks are impacted by flooding, in particular river and creek crossings. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers is likely to be further impacted. Check road conditions before travelling. Queensland flood warnings are current for the Georgina River, Eyre Creek, Diamantina River and Cooper Creek. Warburton: Elevated river levels are occurring along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole. Cooper Creek: Elevated creek levels are occurring at Cullyamurra Waterhole, with the creek level around 2.0 m above the Innamincka causeway and falling. Renewed rises are possible over the coming week as upstream flood waters arrive. 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 warning will be issued by 02:00 PM ACDT on Friday 06 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Birdsville,7.24,steady,12:15 pm Wed 04/03/26 Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,3.71,steady,11:40 am Wed 04/03/26 Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,3.95,steady,11:50 am Wed 04/03/26 Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,4.39,steady,11:50 am Wed 04/03/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.