Final Flood Warning for the Torrens River
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, — no longer current
This is a mirror, not a warning service. This warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and is reproduced here unaltered. This server copies it on a schedule, so it can be behind. The official version on the Bureau's own page is always the one that counts. In an emergency call 000; for SES assistance call 132 500. Never enter, drive through or approach floodwater.
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 eased along First Creek at Waterfall Gully Rd.
Lower Torrens River including Adelaide
Minor flooding is estimated to eased along the First Creek at Waterfall Gully Rd.
No observations are currently available for the 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 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 local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next Issue
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights
| Gauge | Height | Trend | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrens River at Mt Pleasant | 1.40 m | Steady | 11:10 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Torrens River at Gumeracha Weir | 10.37 m | Steady | 11:00 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Torrens River at Kangaroo Creek Dam | 43.59 m | Rising | 11:55 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Sixth Creek at Castambul | 0.71 m | Steady | 10:40 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Torrens River at Gorge Weir | 10.32 m | Steady | 11:55 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| Fifth Creek at Athelstone | 0.21 m | Steady | 11:25 am Tue 25/08/26 |
| First Creek at Cleland (Waterfall) | no reading | ||
| First Creek at Waterfall Gully Rd | no reading | ||
| Torrens River at Holbrooks Rd | 2.69 m | Falling | 11:15 am Tue 25/08/26 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.
Gauges on this site named in this warning
Current heights held by this server, which are usually fresher than the ones printed in the warning above.
- Torrens River at Gumeracha Weir 10.01 m Below minor at
- Torrens River at Holbrooks Rd 1.30 m Below minor at
- Torrens River at Kangaroo Creek Dam 42.75 m Below minor at
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