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Advisory
Riverine Flood
Flood Warning for Lower Onkaparinga River below Mt Bold Reservoir, Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir and Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
Flooding is no longer expected along the Onkaparinga River.
The Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir peaked at 11.10 m around 08:15 am Tuesday 25 August, just below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 10.26 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.20 m). Flooding is no longer expected.
The Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga peaked at 4.93 m around 08:30 am Tuesday 25 August, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.55 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m). Flooding is no longer expected.
The Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir peaked at 11.10 m around 08:15 am Tuesday 25 August, just below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 10.26 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.20 m). Flooding is no longer expected.
The Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga peaked at 4.93 m around 08:30 am Tuesday 25 August, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 2.55 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m). Flooding is no longer expected.
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.
* 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.
Areas affected
Lower Onkaparinga River below Mt Bold Reservoir, Onkaparinga River at Clarendon Weir and Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
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