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Central Australia Braces for Historic Flooding This Week

2/23/2026

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Unprecedented rainfall is forecast for Central Australia this week, with 150–300mm expected and Oodnadatta at risk.
A slow-moving tropical low is driving heavy rain and thunderstorms across southern regions.
Flood warnings are in place across multiple states.
Flooding could affect remote communities and livestock.
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre may fill again, a rare occurrence.

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Story summary

Unprecedented rainfall is forecast for Central Australia this week, with 150–300mm expected and Oodnadatta at risk.
A slow-moving tropical low is driving heavy rain and thunderstorms across southern regions.
Flood warnings are in place across multiple states.
Flooding could affect remote communities and livestock.
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre may fill again, a rare occurrence.