Media Alert - Damaging Weather Response

Published 27th May 2025

Port Pirie Regional Council would like to thank all responders to the weather event and abnormally high tides on Monday night (26 May), particularly State Emergency Service members and our staff.

The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe weather warning for damaging winds in the Flinders and Mid North districts. However, Port Pirie is still expecting abnormally high tides for the remainder of this week.

Port Pirie Regional Council investigating the reasons for water pooled in the streets in the Solomontown and CBD areas and taking any action required. Council Management and staff are also checking in with businesses and residents in the area regarding any potential impact.

Please follow the State Emergency Service on Facebook or visit their website www.ses.sa.gov.au for further updates.