Further rain forecast for the West Coast of the state has prompted the SA State Emergency Service to remind residents and visitors to the region to stay alert and have a contingency plan in place if travelling through the area.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the state's West Coast with forecast rainfall between 5mm to 40mm in some areas and the potential for localised falls of up to 60mm through Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Tom Boeck said it does not look like much of a wind event but high rainfall.
"The reason this is happening is there is a upper level trough feature moving across the bite," he said.
"That is going to enhance the cloud band over the Eyre Peninsula and enough to potentially give those areas the heavy rainfall through the area indicated on the picture there.
"We are not forecasting rainfall totals as high as the previous event but never the less 30-50mm is not to be sneezed at.
"We will just have to see how it pans out but there is a possibility of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is the crux of it."
Dave O'Shannessy, SASES State Duty Officer said the rain could contribute to worsening conditions due to the recent flooding in the same areas of the state.
"In areas which remain saturated from the previous flooding event, additional rainfall could lead to run off and further pooling of water,'' he said.
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"With the potential for further rains we ask people to consider their travel routes through the Eyre Peninsula region over the next 48 hours and, where possible, stay on main roads with hard surfaces, as unsealed roads may become impassable, and people run the risk of becoming stranded.
"Regardless of the surface type, we remind people to never walk, ride or drive through flood water.
"The SASES will be closely monitoring the situation and we are at a heightened level of preparedness.
"Although we're not expecting to see the amount of rain experienced in early February, there is still the possibility of some heavy falls and we're asking people to remain vigilant, drive to the conditions and not take unnecessary risks.''
Lightning and thunderstorms are also expected over the next two days.
The SASES advises the following:
- Monitor the local conditions by tuning into your local ABC radio or checking the SASES or Bureau of Meteorology websites.
- Conditions can also be monitored by following the SASES on social media (Facebook or Twitter).
- Do not attempt to drive through floodwaters.
- Call 132 500 if you need SASES assistance, Call Triple Zero (000) if the matter is life threatening.
People can visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au or www.dit.sa.gov.au/outbackroads for the latest information on road closures.
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Journalist for Stock Journal. Kiara was in classified sales at Stock Journal before joining the editorial team in 2021. Kiara completed a Bachelor of Communication (journalism) at Deakin University the year prior.
