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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Last light Sunrise Sunset 6:23am CST 6:46am CST 6:09pm CST 6:32pm CST NOW28.4° Feels Like: 21.9° Relative Humidity: 23% Dew: 5.3° Wind: S 28km/h Gust: 37km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1021.1hPa -
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Today: Sunny. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 32.
Forecast for Oodnadatta (27.5465°S, 135.447°E, 119m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 16° 15° 13° 14° 12° 14° 14° Maximum 30° 29° 26° 27° 29° 30° 31° 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 23
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Oodnadatta 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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Oodnadatta minimum temp history (27.5465°S, 135.447°E, 119m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 34.6° 01/04/2024 Coldest this month 10.3° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 42.1 02/04/2005 Coldest on record 3.8 23/04/1960 Hottest this year 48.3° 24/01/2024 Coldest this year 10.3° 11/04/2024 Long term average 28.6° Long term average 14.5° Average this month 28.3° Average this month 13.6° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 33.4° 2005 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 10.7° 1946 Oodnadatta rainfall history (27.5465°S, 135.447°E, 119m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 0.2mm 01/04/2024 Total This Month 0.2mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 79.2mm 10.4 day(s) Total For 2024 37.8mm 14.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 69.6mm 12.0 day(s) Wettest Day 15.0mm Feb12 Lowest Temperature 10.3°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 48.3°C Jan24 -
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