Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia
Flood Warning For The Inland Rivers Sa
Issued at 10:32 AM CST on Monday 15 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 27
FLOODWATERS CONTINUE TO ARRIVE AT KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE
Floodwaters continue to arrive in the northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
Water levels along the Cooper Creek are still above the Innamincka causeway.
No significant rainfall is forecast in the coming days.
Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region.
Warburton:
River levels remain elevated along the Warburton River downstream of Goyder Lagoon, and floodwaters continue to arrive into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Recent rainfall upstream could see additional flow into the Warburton River in the coming weeks.
Cooper Creek:
The Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole is currently around 2.05 metres and falling very slowly. The water level is estimated to be around 0.15 metres above the Innamincka causeway.
Flood Safety Advice:
People living or working along rivers and streams should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. For the latest SA Warnings refer to www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings
For more information on the Flood Warning and Flood Watch Service: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml}
For flood emergency assistance contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm CST on Thursday 18 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.34,Steady,10:30 AM MON 15/04/24
Cooper Creek at Cullyamurra Waterhole,2.05,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/04/24
Cooper Creek North West Channel upstream of Coongie Lakes,4.19,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/04/24
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts.
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Cordillo Downs (26.7069°S, 140.6231°E, 88m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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18° 32° mostly sunny Chance of rain: 5% Likely amount: < 1mm First
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Last light Sunrise Sunset 6:27am EST 6:51am EST 6:13pm EST 6:37pm EST NOW21.3° Feels Like: 15.8° Relative Humidity: 30% Dew: 3.0° Wind: SE 20km/h Gust: 24km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1020.2hPa -
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Cordillo DownsNow19.7°cFeels Like:15.9°Wind:S 15km/hGusts:20km/hHumidity:41%
18°Min32°MaxToday in Cordillo DownsSunny. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 24 to 32.Tomorrow
18°Min29°MaxSunny. Winds S/SE 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 30. -
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Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 24 to 32.
Forecast for Cordillo Downs (26.7069°S, 140.6231°E, 88m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 18° 18° 13° 13° 14° 15° 17° Maximum 32° 29° 26° 25° 28° 29° 30° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index High High High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate High Moderate High - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 20
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(km/h)Wind direction SE S SSE S SSE S SSE SSE SE SE SE SE ESE SE Relative humidity 29% 23% 37% 21% 42% 22% 54% 26% 48% 27% 46% 28% 47% 29% Dew point 4°C 8°C 6°C 4°C 5°C 2°C 8°C 4°C 8°C 7°C 9°C 8°C 10°C 10°C -
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Cordillo Downs 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar202420255677777108681105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 16
ENSO status: Inactive. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming positive. SAM status: Positive, favouring positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has returned to an inactive phase for the first time since August 2021. Ocean cooling is occurring in the eastern Pacific, with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop in 2024. Warmer than normal waters are situated in the Coral Sea, providing moisture and humidity to the east coast. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are high across most of the Indian Ocean, and the IOD index is spiking in response. Persistent southeasterly winds have set in over the eastern Indian Ocean, signalling that the atmosphere is starting to respond to the ocean patterns. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into apositive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly in May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is positive and will favour a positive phase during autumn and into winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia, particularly for southwest WA. Rainfall outlooks are showing below average rainfall over winter for WA, and the southwest coasts of SA, Vic and Tas. Conversely, above average rainfall is expected for eastern parts of Qld and NSW, and potentially eastern Tas.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Friday
Apr 1212.4 °C 26.2 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
Apr 1314.8 °C 28.6 °C 0.0 mmSunday
Apr 1415.0 °C 30.8 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 1518.3 °C 31.6 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 1617.9 °C 32.0 °C 0.0 mmLegend -
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Cordillo Downs minimum temp history (26.7069°S, 140.6231°E, 88m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 31.8° 16/04/2024 Coldest this month 10.4° 10/04/2024 Hottest on record 38.3 03/04/2012 Coldest on record 8.2 29/04/2008 Hottest this year 46.3° 25/01/2024 Coldest this year 10.4° 10/04/2024 Long term average 30.3° Long term average 17.1° Average this month 28.1° Average this month 16.0° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 34.2° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 14.5° 2008 Cordillo Downs rainfall history (26.7069°S, 140.6231°E, 88m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 0.4mm 01/04/2024 Total This Month 0.4mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 87.8mm 12.1 day(s) Total For 2024 192.6mm 22.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 41.2mm 7.0 day(s) Wettest Day 46.8mm Feb 5 Lowest Temperature 10.4°C Apr10 Highest Temperature 46.3°C Jan25 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 39.8 37.8 34.9 30.3 24.5 20.5 20.6 23.5 28.0 32.5 35.4 38.2 30.4 Mean Min (°C) 26.2 24.6 21.7 17.1 11.4 8.2 7.4 9.2 13.3 17.3 20.8 23.9 16.7 Mean Rain (mm) 26.3 20.8 29.5 11.2 9.8 14.4 5.9 8.3 13.4 10.8 23.4 12.2 180.9 Mean Rain Days 4.0 3.0 3.7 1.4 1.8 3.2 2.4 1.5 2.8 2.1 4.2 3.2 32.3
