Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 12:39 pm CDT on Sunday 16 January 2022
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOOD IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE FROM MONDAY
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tiffany is expected to continue to move
southward during Sunday to reach the northern South Australia
border on Monday. The system is then expected to move east along
the South Australia and Northern Territory border causing heavy
rainfall and thunderstorms over the Flood Watch area during Monday
and Tuesday.
Widespread rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm are likely with local
heavier falls possible,
Rainfall may cause ponding and overland flows, together with rises
in local creeks and overbank flooding. Roads may be impacted,
leading to disruption to travel and transport. Local communities
may be isolated.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Eastern Great Victoria Desert
Western Desert
Warburton District Rivers
For the latest SA Warnings refer to
www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings
For more information on the Flood Warning and Flood Watch Service:
www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
South Australia Flood Watch catchment map:
www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/image/BOM_Flood_Watch_Areas_map_SouthAustralia_2017.pdf
For flood emergency assistance contact the State Emergency Service
on 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000)
immediately.
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16/Jan/2022 01:14 PM