HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and eastern parts of the state today, with the risk gradually clearing from the west and easing into Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 35 and 55 mm are likely.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms, however is most likely about the eastern Flinders, eastern Mid North, southern North East Pastoral and Riverland forecast districts from this afternoon. Similarly, the risk will gradually clear from the west and ease through Monday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Renmark, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Clare and Murray Bridge.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Adelaide Metropolitan, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded at Loxton in the 3 hours to 7:52 am.
58.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Yunta in the 6 hours to 4:45 am.
46.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Naracoorte in the 6 hours to 1:45 pm Saturday.
41.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cape Jaffa in the 6 hours to 1:29 pm Saturday.
51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Robe in the 6 hours to 1:19 pm Saturday.
40.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Snowtown in the 6 hours to 12:00 pm Saturday.
Severe Weather Warning
for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
Issued at 10:57 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACDT Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 2:27 - su klo 10:30
