Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Eastern And Central South Australia Issued at 12:45 PM ACDT on Friday 20 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 1 FLOODING LIKELY IN PARTS OF THE NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS FROM SUNDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks North West Lake Torrens Warburton River Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Lake Frome Finke River and Stephenson Creek Simpson Desert Lake Gairdner 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 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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM ACDT on Saturday 21 February 2026.