South Australia Storms Bring Heavy Rain and SES Calls Overnight

South Australia storms caused chaos overnight as heavy rain, flash flooding and thunderstorms swept across Adelaide and regional communities, leading to dozens of calls to emergency services.

The severe weather moved across parts of the state late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, bringing intense rainfall, strong winds and dangerous driving conditions to several areas.

South Australia Storms Trigger Flooding and SES Responses

The South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) and Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) responded to around 160 calls for assistance as the storms intensified across Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Emergency crews were called to reports of flooding, leaking roofs, fallen trees and stranded motorists after roads quickly became inundated during the heaviest downpours.

Some of the most significant rainfall totals were recorded across metropolitan Adelaide and the state’s north and east. Glenelg recorded approximately 30mm of rain overnight, while Adelaide Airport received around 28mm. The Adelaide CBD recorded close to 20mm.

Regional areas were also heavily impacted, with Renmark receiving approximately 45mm of rain and Woomera recording around 39mm alongside strong wind gusts nearing 100km/h.

Flood advice was issued overnight for parts of the Yorke Peninsula, including the Winulta area, with residents urged to avoid floodwaters and monitor conditions closely.

The storms also caused disruption to events across Adelaide, with some outdoor activities temporarily halted as heavy rain and lightning moved through the metropolitan area.

Meteorologists say the unstable weather conditions were caused by a cold front interacting with humid air across South Australia, creating ideal conditions for thunderstorms and heavy localised rainfall. While conditions are expected to ease during Sunday, authorities warn that some roads and low-lying areas may remain hazardous.

The SES is continuing to remind South Australians never to drive through floodwaters and to stay updated with the latest warnings and emergency information.

The latest weather warnings are available from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Residents can also monitor emergency updates through the South Australian SES.

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