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πŸ’§ How much rain did you get? πŸ’§The rain gauge is talking and South Australia is getting a drink! πŸŒ§οΈβ˜”Here's what the BOM w...
27/08/2026

πŸ’§ How much rain did you get? πŸ’§

The rain gauge is talking and South Australia is getting a drink! πŸŒ§οΈβ˜”

Here's what the BOM weather stations are recording this morning (since 9am):

🌧️ Nullarbor β€” 1.6mm

Think your backyard beat the weather station? We want to know! πŸ‘πŸ“Š

Drop your rain total in the comments below and hashtag your town! πŸ‘‡
Example: "We got 5mm! "

Let's build our own SA rain map together! πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’¦

β€” we know you're watching the skies! How much did YOU get? 🌦️

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM FINAL FLOOD WARNING – Onkaparinga River ⚠️⚠️⚠️Issued at 11:03 am ACST on Wednesday 26 August 2026 | Warning  ...
26/08/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM FINAL FLOOD WARNING – Onkaparinga River ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Issued at 11:03 am ACST on Wednesday 26 August 2026 | Warning #6

βœ… FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CLARENDON WEIR AND OLD NOARLUNGA

River levels along the Onkaparinga River peaked just below minor flood levels on Tuesday morning following heavy rain Monday into Tuesday. Flooding is no longer expected. Mt Bold Reservoir remains around 94% full.

πŸ“ Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir: Currently 10.26 m (Steady) β€” below minor flood level (11.20 m)
πŸ“ Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga: Currently 2.55 m (Steady) β€” below minor flood level (5.00 m)

⚠️ SAFETY REMINDERS:
🚫 Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater β€” it is dangerous.
🚫 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
🚫 Obey road closure signs. Don't drive on flooded roads.
πŸ“» Check ABC and local media for updates β€” the situation can change quickly.

πŸ†˜ For emergency assistance call SES: 132 500
🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 000

This is a FINAL warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

πŸ”— More info: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/flood/onkaparingariver.shtml

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM Final Flood Warning for the Bremer River ⚠️⚠️⚠️Issued at 9:42 am ACST on Wednesday 26 August 2026Flood Warnin...
26/08/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM Final Flood Warning for the Bremer River ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Issued at 9:42 am ACST on Wednesday 26 August 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

βœ… FLOODING HAS EASED β€” FINAL WARNING

Flooding has eased along the Bremer River at Wanstead Road and Langhorne Creek (Upstream). River levels have now fallen below the minor flood level and no further flooding is expected.

🌊 Bremer River at Wanstead Rd: Currently 2.70 m and FALLING (peaked at 3.85 m on Tuesday)
🌊 Bremer River at Langhorne Creek (Upstream): Currently 4.36 m and FALLING (peaked at 4.82 m on Tuesday)

⚠️ Safety Advice:
🚫 Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater β€” it is dangerous.
🚫 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
🚫 Obey road closure signs. Don't drive on flooded roads.
πŸ“» Check ABC and local media for updates β€” the situation can change quickly.

πŸ†˜ For emergency assistance call SES: 132 500
🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 000

ℹ️ More info: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/flood/angasandbremerrivers.shtml

πŸ’§ How much rain did you get? πŸ’§πŸŒ§οΈ The rain has been falling across South Australia this morning and we want to hear from ...
25/08/2026

πŸ’§ How much rain did you get? πŸ’§

🌧️ The rain has been falling across South Australia this morning and we want to hear from YOU! Drop your rain total in the comments below and hashtag your town! πŸŒΏβ˜”

β€” we know you love a good rain event, so don't be shy! Tell us how many millimetres hit your gauge! 🌦️

Here's what the BOM weather stations are recording so far today (since 9am):

🌧️ Clare – 8.4mm
🌧️ Loxton – 4.4mm
🌧️ Snowtown – 3.6mm
🌧️ Mount Lofty – 2.8mm
🌧️ Parawa West – 2.6mm
🌧️ Renmark – 2.2mm
🌧️ Lameroo – 1.8mm
🌧️ Kuitpo – 1.6mm
🌧️ Whyalla – 1.4mm
🌧️ Strathalbyn – 1.2mm
🌧️ Naracoorte – 1.2mm

πŸ’¬ Comment below with your total and hashtag your town! For example: Got 5mm here!

Every drop counts in South Australia! πŸ’™

⚠️🚨⚠️ BOM Minor Flood Warning – Bremer River ⚠️🚨⚠️Issued at 2:02 PM ACST | Tuesday 25 August 2026πŸ“ South Australia – Ang...
25/08/2026

⚠️🚨⚠️ BOM Minor Flood Warning – Bremer River ⚠️🚨⚠️

Issued at 2:02 PM ACST | Tuesday 25 August 2026
πŸ“ South Australia – Angas & Bremer Rivers

⚠️ MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING along the Bremer River at Wanstead Rd and LIKELY at Langhorne Creek this Tuesday afternoon.

🌧️ What's happening?
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall across the Bremer catchment since Monday afternoon has caused river and creek level rises.

🌊 Current River Status:
β€’ Bremer River at Wanstead Rd: 3.85 m (MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING) – may fall below minor flood level (3.10 m) Tuesday evening.
β€’ Bremer River at Langhorne Ck (Upstream): 1.70 m – likely to reach minor flood level (4.80 m) Tuesday afternoon.

🚨 Safety Advice:
🚫 Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater – it is DANGEROUS.
🚫 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
🚫 Obey road closure signs – do NOT drive on flooded roads.
πŸ“» Check ABC and local media for updates – the situation can change quickly.
πŸ†˜ For emergency assistance call SES: 132 500
πŸ†˜ Life-threatening emergency: Call 000 immediately

πŸ“‹ Next warning issued by: 3:00 PM ACST, Wednesday 26 August 2026.

πŸ”— Full details: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/flood/angasandbremerrivers.shtml
🌊 Flood info: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

⚠️ Stay safe South Australia! ⚠️

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM FINAL FLOOD WARNING – Torrens River ⚠️⚠️⚠️Issued at 12:12 pm ACST on Tuesday 25 August 2026 | Flood Warning N...
25/08/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM FINAL FLOOD WARNING – Torrens River ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Issued at 12:12 pm ACST on Tuesday 25 August 2026 | Flood Warning Number: 2

βœ… MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO HAVE EASED along First Creek at Waterfall Gully Rd.

The risk of heavy rainfall has eased across the Torrens catchment. Minor flooding is estimated to have eased along First Creek at Waterfall Gully Rd. The First Creek at Waterfall Gully Rd may remain below the minor flood level (1.50 m).

⚠️ SAFETY ADVICE:
🚫 Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater β€” 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.
πŸ“» Check ABC and local media for updates β€” the situation can change quickly.
πŸ”— For local emergency warnings: www.ses.sa.gov.au

πŸ†˜ For emergency assistance call SES: 132 500
🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 000 (Triple Zero)

πŸ“ This is a FINAL WARNING. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

πŸ”— More info: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/flood/torrensriver.shtml

⚠️🚨 BOM Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers βš οΈπŸš¨πŸ“… Issued at 10:29 am CST on Tuesday 25 August 2026βœ… The Warning to ...
25/08/2026

⚠️🚨 BOM Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers ⚠️🚨

πŸ“… Issued at 10:29 am CST on Tuesday 25 August 2026

βœ… The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Yorke Peninsula forecast district has been CANCELLED.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

πŸ”— For more information, visit: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/sheep.shtml

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bremer River ⚠️⚠️⚠️Issued at 9:42 am ACST on Tuesday 25 August 2026⚠️ MIN...
25/08/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BOM Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bremer River ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Issued at 9:42 am ACST on Tuesday 25 August 2026

⚠️ MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG BREMER RIVER AT WANSTEAD RD AND LANGHORNE CREEK FROM TUESDAY MORNING ⚠️

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Bremer catchment since Monday afternoon. This has caused river and creek level rises, with minor flooding possible along the Bremer River at Wanstead Rd during Tuesday morning and at Langhorne Creek from Tuesday afternoon.

🌊 Bremer River at Wanstead Rd is currently at 1.50 m β€” may reach minor flood level (3.10 m) Tuesday morning.
🌊 Bremer River at Langhorne Ck (Upstream) is currently at 1.70 m β€” may reach minor flood level (4.80 m) Tuesday afternoon.

⚠️ Safety Advice:
🚫 Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater β€” it is dangerous.
🚫 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
🚫 Obey road closure signs. Don't drive on flooded roads.
πŸ“» Check ABC and local media for updates β€” the situation can change quickly.
πŸ†˜ For emergency assistance call SES: 132 500
🚨 Life-threatening emergencies: Call 000 (Triple Zero)

Next warning issued by 3:00 PM ACST Tuesday 25 August 2026.

πŸ”— Full details: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/flood/angasandbremerrivers.shtml

πŸ’§ How much rain did you get? πŸ’§South Australia is getting a SOAKING today! πŸŒ§οΈβ˜” The rain has been falling across the state...
24/08/2026

πŸ’§ How much rain did you get? πŸ’§

South Australia is getting a SOAKING today! πŸŒ§οΈβ˜” The rain has been falling across the state and the BOM gauges are looking very impressive this Tuesday morning! Here's what's been recorded since 9am:

πŸ”οΈ ADELAIDE & MOUNT LOFTY RANGES
🌧️ Mount Lofty – 61.0mm
🌧️ Parawa West – 46.8mm
🌧️ Noarlunga – 42.6mm
🌧️ Kuitpo – 41.4mm
🌧️ Hindmarsh Island – 34.0mm
🌧️ Strathalbyn – 30.4mm
🌧️ Adelaide (West Terrace) – 29.8mm
🌧️ Point Avoid – 27.4mm
🌧️ Adelaide Airport – 26.8mm
🌧️ Mount Crawford – 24.6mm
🌧️ Parafield – 24.2mm
🌧️ Edinburgh – 19.8mm
🌧️ Nuriootpa – 18.0mm

🌊 YORKE PENINSULA & KANGAROO ISLAND
🌧️ Edithburgh – 43.6mm
🌧️ Minlaton Airport – 33.8mm
🌧️ Kingscote – 31.2mm
🌧️ Cape Willoughby – 20.6mm
🌧️ Stenhouse Bay – 17.2mm
🌧️ Parndana – 14.6mm
🌧️ Cape Borda – 14.2mm
🌧️ Kadina – 13.0mm

🌿 UPPER & LOWER SOUTH EAST
🌧️ Naracoorte – 19.6mm
🌧️ Coonawarra – 18.4mm
🌧️ Padthaway – 16.8mm
🌧️ Robe Airport – 16.6mm
🌧️ Mount Gambier – 10.6mm
🌧️ Keith West – 11.2mm

🌾 MURRAYLANDS & RIVERLAND
🌧️ Pallamana – 20.6mm
🌧️ Lameroo – 7.6mm
🌧️ Renmark Airport – 6.6mm
🌧️ Loxton – 3.6mm

⛰️ FLINDERS & MID NORTH
🌧️ Clare – 34.8mm
🌧️ Port Pirie Airport – 8.2mm
🌧️ Port Augusta – 7.0mm
🌧️ Roseworthy – 10.6mm
🌧️ Snowtown – 9.6mm

🌊 EYRE PENINSULA & WEST COAST
🌧️ Port Lincoln Airport – 49.6mm
🌧️ Cummins Airport – 35.0mm
🌧️ Point Avoid – 27.4mm
🌧️ Neptune Island – 16.8mm
🌧️ Cleve Airport – 8.6mm
🌧️ Wudinna Airport – 7.6mm
🌧️ Minnipa RS – 5.4mm
🌧️ Whyalla – 4.2mm
🌧️ Cultana – 4.0mm
🌧️ Ceduna – 2.0mm

🏜️ NORTH PASTORAL
🌧️ Yunta – 8.2mm
🌧️ Leigh Creek – 3.4mm
🌧️ Woomera – 2.2mm
🌧️ Marree Airport – 1.4mm

πŸ’¦ We want to hear from YOU! Drop your rain total in the comments below and hashtag your town! πŸ‘‡

For example: "Got 45mm here! " or "12mm and still falling! " 🌧️

β€” we know you love a good rain event! Tell us how much you received! πŸ™Œ

Data sourced from Bureau of Meteorology SA – 25 August 2026 ☁️

β˜”πŸ’§πŸŒ§οΈ

⚠️🚨⚠️ BOM Minor Flood Warning – Onkaparinga River ⚠️🚨⚠️Issued: 7:39 AM ACST, Tuesday 25 August 2026Flood Warning Number:...
24/08/2026

⚠️🚨⚠️ BOM Minor Flood Warning – Onkaparinga River ⚠️🚨⚠️

Issued: 7:39 AM ACST, Tuesday 25 August 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

⚠️ MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CLARENDON WEIR AND OLD NOARLUNGA FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ⚠️

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Onkaparinga catchment since Monday afternoon, causing river and creek level rises.

🌊 Current River Levels:
β€’ Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir: 11.08 m & RISING (Minor flood level: 11.20 m)
β€’ Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga: 4.82 m & RISING (Minor flood level: 5.00 m)

🚨 Safety Advice:
🚫 Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater β€” it is DANGEROUS.
🚫 Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
🚫 Obey road closure signs. Do NOT drive on flooded roads.
πŸ“» Check ABC and local media for updates β€” the situation can change quickly.
πŸ†˜ For emergency assistance call SES: 132 500
πŸ†˜ Life-threatening emergency: Call 000 immediately

ℹ️ More info: http://reg.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/flood/onkaparingariver.shtml
πŸ“ SES Incidents Map: www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/

Next warning issued by: 2:00 PM ACST, Wednesday 26 August 2026.

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