New interactive flood maps help South Australians stay prepared

Developed by the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) as part of the South Australian Government's $818,000 Improving Flood Information Management in South Australia project, FloodAware SA allows users to search their property by address to see potential flood effects, including the scale and, where available, depth of floodwaters.

The new platform provides improved mobile access, easier navigation and new features, including River Murray flood scenarios and historical flood information.

Replacing the previous Flood Awareness Map, the platform combines River Murray, riverine and stormwater flood information from state government agencies and local councils.

FloodAware SA also provides access to flood studies, preparedness resources and links to emergency management and planning information.

Department for Environment and Water (DEW) Water Security, Policy and Planning acting Director Hannah Ellyard encouraged South Australians to visit FloodAware SA and search their property to understand the potential flood risks in their area.

“We know South Australians want easy access to flood information and FloodAware SA delivers flood information from across the state together in one place,” Ms Ellyard said.

“Taking time to prepare now can make a real difference when the next flood affects your area.”

Accessible and reliable information is essential for supporting South Australians to understand their flood risk and take action before flooding happens.

Its importance is further highlighted as climate change increases the frequency and severity of flood events.

The interactive maps will help contribute to building a more resilient community and environment, supporting better preparedness, response and recovery from flooding.

South Australians have shown strong interest in understanding flood risk with the previous Flood Awareness Map accessed almost 50,000 times last year.