Heavy Rain Warning: Flash Floods Likely in SA

0:00From Adelaide, this is your February 28th update. A severe weather warning is now active for heavy rain across large parts of South Australia. Up to 100 millimeters could fall in spots, raising flash flood risks that peak around Adelaide on Sunday. The alert went out at 11.18 am, central daylight time on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. It hits areas from Adelaide Metro and Mount Lothi Ranges to Air Peninsula, York Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, and the southeast districts. Recent rains have already packed a punch, like 41 millimeters and two hours at Parandana, and similar bursts at Seduna, Snowtown, and other spots. Flood watches are in effect statewide. A slow moving low pressure system from southern northern territory is bringing humid tropical air south. It will clash with the trough over the south, boosting six hour totals to 60 to 100 millimeters by Sunday. To stay safe, avoid driving or walking through flood waters, steer clear of creeks and drains,

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