South Australia's State Emergency Service evacuated 15 residents from Walker Flat, a small Murray River community east of Adelaide, Wednesday evening.
Walker Flat is expected to be cut off today.
Premier Peter Malinauskas said the flooding continues to escalate in the river communities as anticipated.
"We are now starting to see the evidence that the height of the river is in excess of the 1931 flood levels but still below the 1956 flood event," Premier Malinauskas said
He said the peak in the Murray River is likely to be 190-220 gigalitres a day.
Flooding in South Australia. (Google image) Credit: Google
SES chief Chris Beattie said a watch and act warning is current for Caurnamont, Purnong and Bowhill as significant river rises are expected at these locations in the next two to three days.
More than 1,100 properties are currently inundated, and another 3,000 are expected to be impacted by the month's end.
Volunteers from Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria are assisting SA SES with relief work. The state may seek ADF assistance.
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