Ceduna State Emergency Service

05/05/2026

Our thoughts are with the families, friends and volunteers impacted by the incident last night, as a marine unit this hits very close to home.

Rest in peace. 🧡🧡🧡

Standing with our NSW Emergency Service colleagues.

Our sincere condolences go out to Marine Rescue NSW and especially to the first responders and families of the volunteers who tragically lost their lives responding to a distress call from a vessel off South Ballina, along with those they were seeking to assist.

Our thoughts are with all 🙏

Photo credit: Marine Rescue Port Jackson

06/04/2026

Our mates at Ceduna CFS Public Page are currently attending to a structure fire, please follow the smoke advice that has been issued and avoid the area to allow the CFS Volunteers to work safely.

** This advice is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au/incidents **

Advice - THEVENARD - Avoid Smoke

WARNING AREA

Ceduna on the West Coast of Eyre Peninsula

ACTION

Smoke from THEVENARD is in the Ceduna township area(s).

Smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.

Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.

If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Stay indoors as much as possible.
Close windows, doors, and air vents (this may only assist with reduced exposure for hours or a few days, as outside air will eventually enter the home).
Use appropriate air conditioner settings in the home and vehicles to prevent outside air coming in.
Spend time in air-conditioned venues, like cinemas, shopping centres and libraries.
Reduce indoor sources of air pollution, such as smoking, cooking with gas, burning candles or vacuum cleaning.
Avoid vigorous outdoor activities, especially if you have asthma or other chronic lung or heart conditions.
People with existing heart or lung conditions, people over 65 years of age, children 14 years and younger (especially those with asthma), pregnant and breastfeeding people and people with diabetes are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke and should follow the treatment plan advised by their doctor.

Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning

08/03/2026

Nothing like our fearless leader being recognized internationally on International Women’s Day. Here is Wiseone Kelly showing her skills in vertical rescue.

Ruth Lee Ltd

05/03/2026

Tuesday nights training was working at heights and positioning of tarps to prevent water entering.

During storm events like the recent rain event, we at times have to access a roof and prevent water from entering into a structure. This could be due to high winds removing tiles or tin, age related issues like silicone seals being degraded or gutters overflowing into the roof space.

The scenario was part of the roof had been removed, crews established a safe work space by setting up a roof height safety system, once crews were able to access the roof safely one of our large tarps was placed across the open section of roof and secured in place.

If your interested in joining the SES visit our website at https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/home/volunteer/

Or drop a message to our page.

01/03/2026

Yesterday, we had crews respond to three requests for assistance, all related to the rain. Even though the rain has stopped with totals above 100mm we ask people to avoid playing, walking or driving through flood waters. Roads and paths may be damaged and you won’t be see the damage until it’s too late.

Monitor the BOM website as the rain may return over the coming days. (Yes we know they have had some issues)

If you require SES Emergency assistance please call 132500

If it’s life threatening call 000.

Remember, if it’s flooded forget it, find a different way.

28/02/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL

Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North East Pastoral and parts of Kangaroo Island, North West Pastoral, West Coast and Lower Eyre Peninsula districts.

Issued at 5:09 am CDT on Sunday 1 March 2026

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL THROUGH EASTERN PARTS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Weather Situation: A low pressure system located near Oodnadatta is steadily moving southwards. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the eastern and southern flank of this low, extending into central and southern parts of the state. A trough over southern SA will interact with the tropical airmass today, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls, particularly during the late hours of Sunday.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and eastern parts of the state today. Six hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible about central and eastern parts today.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible in the eastern part of the state. A more localised risk also exists with any thunderstorm elsewhere given the very high moisture levels. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 100 mm are possible today.

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 Adelaide, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.

58.4 mm was recorded at Yunta in the 6 hours to 4:45 am this morning.

46.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Naracoorte in the 6 hours to 1:45 pm.

41.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cape Jaffa in the 6 hours to 1:29 pm.

51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Robe in the 6 hours to 1:19 pm.

40.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Snowtown in the 6 hours to 12:00 pm.

Safety advice

* 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.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

28/02/2026

This warning has been updated, please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has just updated a Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North East Pastoral and parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts.
Issued at 5:00 pm CDT on Saturday 28 February 2026

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL THROUGH MUCH OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, BECOMING MORE LIKELY ABOUT CENTRAL AND EASTERN PARTS INCLUDING ADELAIDE ON SUNDAY

Weather Situation: A low pressure system located over the far southern Northern Territory is expected to move slowly southwards into far northern South Australia this evening. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the southern flank of this low, extending into central and southern parts of the state. A trough over southern SA will interact with the tropical airmass into Sunday, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts of the state today, however is possible about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide. The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to increase about central and eastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are possible today, increasing to 40 to 60 mm about central and southeastern parts on Sunday.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts today, however is possible in thunderstorms elsewhere. The risk will broaden to the Murraylands and Riverland districts tonight, and more broadly about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible today, increasing to 60 to 100 mm on Sunday.

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 Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Port Augusta.

41.2 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT PARNDANA IN THE 2 HOURS TO 7:15 AM.

68.8 MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MINNIPA IN THE 6 HOURS TO 2:00 AM.

46.2 mm of rainfall was recorded at Naracoorte in the 6 hours to 1:45 pm.

41.4 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cape Jaffa in the 6 hours to 1:29 pm.

51 mm of rainfall was recorded at Robe in the 6 hours to 1:19 pm.

40.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Snowtown in the 6 hours to 12:00 pm.

53 mm of rainfall was recorded at Ceduna in the 6 hours to 11:47 am.

24 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kingscote Airport in the 60 minutes to 6:15 am.

22.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Kingscote in the 30 minutes to 5:55 am.

48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Wudinna Airport in the 6 hours to 4:45 am.

Safety advice

* 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.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

28/02/2026

This warning has been updated, please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has just updated a Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East, North East Pastoral and parts of West Coast and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 11:18 am CDT on Saturday 28 February 2026

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN SA, BECOMING MORE LIKELY ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST INCLUDING ADELAIDE ON SUNDAY.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system located over southern parts of the Northern Territory is expected to begin moving slowly southwards today, crossing into north-central SA during the afternoon and evening. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the southern flank of this low, extending into central and southern parts of the state. A trough over southern SA will interact with the tropical airmass into Sunday, increasing the risk of heavy, locally intense falls.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts of the state today, however is possible about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide. The risk of HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to increase about central and eastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 50 mm are possible today, increasing to 40 to 60 mm about central and southeastern parts on Sunday.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is likely about northern and western parts today, however is possible in thunderstorms elsewhere. The risk will broaden to the Murraylands and Riverland districts tonight, and more broadly about central and southeastern parts including Adelaide on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible today, increasing to 60 to 100 mm on Sunday.

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 Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Ceduna.

41 MM WAS RECORDED AT PARNDANA IN THE 2 HOURS TO 7:15 AM.

41mm was recorded at Ceduna in the 6 hours to 9:35 am.

34 mm was recorded at Snowtown in the 3 hours to 9:24 am.

24 mm was recorded at Kingscote Airport in the 60 minutes to 6:15 am

50 mm was recorded at Minnipa in the 6 hours to 4:45 am

48 mm was recorded at Wudinna Airport in the 6 hours to 4:45 am

Safety advice

* 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.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

28/02/2026

This warning has been updated, please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has just updated a Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, North West Pastoral and parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 7:49 am CDT on Saturday 28 February 2026

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL EAST OF SPENCER GULF, HEAVY RAINFALL ELSEWHERE.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system located over southern parts of the Northern Territory is expected to begin moving slowly southwards today, crossing into north-central SA during the afternoon and evening. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the southern flank of this low, extending into central and southern parts of the state. A trough over southern SA will interact with the tropical airmass over the weekend.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the north and west of the state through to the Eyre Peninsula. Six hour rainfall totals between 30 and 70 mm are likely. 24 hour rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 120 mm possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is also possible east of Spencer Gulf with six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 70 mm possible today.

Areas of heavy rainfall are likely to persist through the weekend and shift across southeast parts of the state.

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 Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Maitland, Kingscote, Marla and Coober Pedy.

41 MM WAS RECORDED AT PARNDANA IN THE 2 HOURS TO 7:15 AM.

24 mm was recorded at Kingscote Airport in the 60 minutes to 6:15 am

50 mm was recorded at Minnipa in the 6 hours to 4:45 am

48 mm was recorded at Wudinna Airport in the 6 hours to 4:45 am

Safety advice

* 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.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

27/02/2026

SES warns of more wet weather impacts across SA