Middleton Country Fire Service

Middleton Country Fire Service We are a volunteer fire service located on Thomas St, Middleton, SA Aust. Training Mondays at 7:30 This page is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies call '000'.

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rnings and advice go to the CFS website at http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/

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24/08/2026

⛈️Road and ford crossing closures due to heavy rain and debris. Update: Wednesday 2 September 2026. 🚧

Ford crossing closures are in place at:
🚫Saltmarsh Road, Lake Plains Road to Findlater Road, Langhorne Creek (Bremer River)

⚠️ Note: conditions can change quickly at ford crossings and roads near creeks and rivers after significant rain events. Emergency Services warn motorists NOT to drive through floodwaters.

SES Safety Advice
⛔ Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because 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.
⛔ Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
🌊 For flood preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/flood
☎️ For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

Head to our website at https://www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au/trc for other temporary road closure information.

17/08/2026

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We're also expanding the program to support regional community members with vehicle-mounted water fire extinguishers to help detect and safely respond to roadside fires.
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11/08/2026
10/08/2026

Showers continue across the State, with gusty winds expected later Tuesday and early Wednesday. While not severe, saturated soils may lead to isolated tree-down impacts.

Park your car and other vehicles under cover and well away from trees to avoid trees falling or dropping large branches on them.
Set up camp well away from trees and large overhanging branches.
Take extra care when driving as there may be reduced visibility, and trees and branches may have fallen across roads.

Please remain patient as we respond to these requests for assistance.

☎️For emergency storm assistance, call 132 500.
☎️For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

10/08/2026

The Middleton roads all appear to have been reopened by Alexandrina Council following the enormous downpours yesterday
Reports that some edges are soft so stay away from the edges.
Always drive to the conditions and obey any traffic signs.
If you need SES 132500. Always call 000 in an life threatening emergency

09/08/2026

IF IT’S FLOODED, FORGET IT!!
Please DO NOT drive through flooded waters
You don’t know how deep it is, the road could have been flushed away underneath

09/08/2026

This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the Bureau of Meteorology website for current Bureau of Meteorology warnings, https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL for Mount Lofty Ranges and parts of Adelaide Metropolitan, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands and Upper South East districts.

Issued at 3:20 pm CST on Sunday 9 August 2026

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms possible.

Weather Situation: Lines of showers and thunderstorms may result in areas of heavy rainfall extending from the Riverland district through to parts of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, including eastern Adelaide suburbs.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Murray Bridge, Gawler, Victor Harbor, Blanchetown, Mannum and Tailem Bend.

Safety advice
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

⛈️ 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-thunderstorm-warning/IDS21033

09/08/2026

Extreme flooding to Airport Rd and Flagstaff Hill Rds. Please avoid these roads.
They will be closed by council staff as soon as possible.
4:07pm

09/08/2026

Reports that much of Airport Rd Middleton is flooded on the Eastbound lane.
Alexandrina Council have been contacted to assess and erect ‘flooded’ signage.
This is not the only area flooded. Lots of flooding reports have been made
If you need SES assistance for flooding, please call 132500

Lots of reports of floodingIf you need SES assistance and it’s not life-threatening, call 132500If it is an emergency, a...
09/08/2026

Lots of reports of flooding
If you need SES assistance and it’s not life-threatening, call 132500
If it is an emergency, always call 000

This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the Bureau of Meteorology website for current Bureau of Meteorology warnings, https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL for Mount Lofty Ranges and parts of Adelaide Metropolitan, Mid North, Murraylands and Upper South East districts.

Issued at 2:51 pm CST on Sunday 9 August 2026

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms possible.

Weather Situation: A line of showers and thunderstorms may result in areas of heavy rainfall extending from Clare through to parts of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Clare, Gawler and Victor Harbor.

Safety advice
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

⛈️ 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-thunderstorm-warning/IDS21033

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