Port Augusta State Emergency Service

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

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is assisting the State Emergency Service (SES) by having free sandbags and sand available 28/02/2026 and 29/02/2026 in the rear carpark of the CFS Region 4 Headquarters, 40 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta.

Entry off of Bell Avenue (near Cheap as Chips).

Sand and sandbags will be available between 09:00am and 5:00pm. There is some assistance available thanks to the CFS Region 4 Operations Brigade Volunteers during these hours.

Other Locations for sandbags can be found following the link below.

https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/sandbag-locations/

SES 'Sandbagging your home' factsheet can be downloaded from the SES website www.ses.sa.gov.au. The factsheet describes the correct method for filling, laying and disposing of sandbags and an instructional video covering the same information can be viewed on the SES website.



Stay informed:

* Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au

* Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a
battery-powered radio for updates

* Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361

* People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)

* Follow the SES on Twitter () or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)

* For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au

* For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero).eing

The Bureau of Meteorology web homepage provides the Australian community with access to weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, observations, flood information, marine and high seas forecasts and climate information.

26/02/2026

Here’s the updated Flood Watch area in South Australia. This image shows just how much of the state is covered in the Bureau of Meteorology Flood Watch issued today.

Yep, that’s right, pretty much the whole state! So, it’s important for all of us to be prepared.

The highest rainfall totals are forecast over North East Pastoral district during today. However, rainfall is forecast to extend southwards from Friday and over the weekend. Accumulated rainfall totals will be significant.

What can you do to be prepared and stay safe?
> Where it is safe to do so, clear gutters, downpipes and drains to prevent water damage to your home or property
> Check whether you need sandbags. If your property is prone to flooding, SES sandbag pod locations are listed on the SES website: https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/about-sa-ses-sandbag-locations
> Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater.
> Keep children well away from floodwater, creeks and storm drains.
> If you’re travelling, ensure you have adequate food and water for the trip. Visit the South Australia Police website for more information about holiday and remote travel safety: www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/crime-prevention-and-security/holiday-and-remote-travel-safety
> Take extra care, drive to the conditions, and adhere to road closures. You can check road closures via SA Infrastructure and Transport TrafficSA website: www.traffic.sa.gov.au
> Check on friends, family and neighbours during and after this rain event to ensure they’re safe and doing OK

🌊For flood preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/flood
☎️ For emergency storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

26/02/2026

Hi all. The port Augusta SES unit will be open from 9:00 until 19:00 26/02/2026 for sandbag collection at 32 woodcock street. If you can not make it within these times please call 0408834263 for further information.
Many thanks.

18/02/2026

Massive shout out to Shano’s skip hire for providing us with a 3 cubic metre skip bin.
Head on over to shano’s skips page or contact them on 0497068349.

28/11/2025

This warning is no longer current. Please visit www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts to see the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings and information.

21/10/2025

Massive shout out to Clives Car Cleaning for making our SES ford ranger look like new again after a busy month. 🚨🚨

28/08/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology have updated a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS 💨 For people in 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 and parts of West Coast, North East Pastoral and North West Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:16 am Friday, 29 August 2025.

STRONG COLD FRONT TO BRING DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS TODAY

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is developing over the Great Australian Bight, and is expected to cross the state this morning bringing a risk of damaging to locally destructive winds over southern parts of the state. A gusty west to southwesterly airstream is then expected to develop behind the front, sustaining the risk of damaging winds into this evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts of around 100 km/h are forecast in the warning area from early this morning. LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS WITH PEAK GUSTS OF AROUND 130 KM/H are also possible during the early morning for southern areas including Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Mid North, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, as well as parts of the Upper and Lower South East. These higher wind gusts will be associated with the strongest showers and thunderstorms in isolated locations.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are then forecast to continue throughout the day today in a westerly and then southwesterly airstream behind the front, mostly associated with showers and thunderstorms. Peak gusts may reach 110 km/h about the Lower South East during this afternoon and evening.

Conditions are expected to gradually ease from the west during the evening, although may continue into the late evening over the Lower South East.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Ceduna.

* Keep clear of fallen power lines;

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* 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/products/IDS21037.shtml

01/08/2025

Join the SES display at Wharfest to:
• Learn helpful tips on preparing for floods, storms, and heatwaves
• Find out how to volunteer with your local SES team
• Meet local emergency service personnel and check out their equipment

19/05/2025

Happy National Volunteer Week (19-25 May) ❤️

The theme for is ‘Connecting Communities’. Thank you to all SES volunteers and all other volunteers around the country who help to keep our communities connected.

Please join us in thanking SES volunteers by wearing orange 🍊 this Wednesday, on WOW Day 21 May, the national day of recognition for SES volunteers.

Learn about National Volunteer Week, visit
volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/

Get involved with WOW Day, visit
ses.sa.gov.au/wow-day

16/05/2025

Say Thank You 🙏 to SES volunteers on Wednesday, 21 May.

Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is the national day of recognition of SES volunteers.

SES volunteers are the backbone of our communities, serving us year-round in their distinctive orange uniforms.

Wear something orange 🍊 on Wednesday, 21 May, to show your support and appreciation for their selfless service.

Take a photo of yourself 🤳 wearing orange on Wednesday, 21 May and post it to social media using the hashtag

Get involved and learn more about WOW Day, visit ses.sa.gov.au/wow-day