Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa Issued at 11:06 AM ACST on Monday 22 June 2026 Flood Warning Number: 31 RIVER LEVELS ARE RECEDING SLOWLY ALONG THE WARBURTON RIVER AT POOTHAPOOTHA AND THE LOWER COOPER CREEK AROUND INNAMINCKA Along the Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole, the river level continues to fall slowly but is likely to remain elevated for the next few weeks. Along the lower Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters remain above the Innamincka causeway and are likely to continue falling over the coming weeks. Many roads and access tracks may still be impacted by flooding, particularly at river and creek crossings and may continue over the coming weeks. Transportation and movement of local communities and travellers may be impacted. Check road conditions before travelling. Warburton: The river level at Poothapootha Waterhole continues to fall slowly but is likely to remain elevated for the next few weeks. Cooper Creek: Creek levels are easing along the lower Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole. The creek level is currently around 0.5 m above the Innamincka causeway and falling slowly. 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Birdsville,1.78,steady,10:35 am Mon 22/06/26 Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.46,steady,10:00 am Mon 22/06/26 Cooper Creek at NW Channel Upstream Coongie Lakes,4.74,steady,10:00 am Mon 22/06/26 Warburton River at Poothapootha Waterhole,4.77,steady,10:00 am Mon 22/06/26 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.