Middleton Country Fire Service

11/10/2026

This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the Bureau of Meteorology website for current Bureau of Meteorology warnings, https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Adelaide Region for GIANT HAILSTONES for people in parts of Mount Barker and Western Alexandrina council areas.

Issued at 8:08 pm CDT on Sunday 11 October 2026

GIANT HAIL POSSIBLE WITH A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING STRATHALBYN.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:10 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones was detected near Macclesfield. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Strathalbyn by 8:40 pm.

3 cm hailstones were reported at Happy Valley around 7:45 pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move cars under cover.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North and parts of the Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders and North East Pastoral districts.

Other warnings may be current.

⛈ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
⚠ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-thunderstorm-warning/IDS21035

08/10/2026

👉 This weekend (and next 😀) - half-price green disposal.

During the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October, FRWA and Councils are offering 50% off green waste disposal. These weekends are a great opportunity to spring clean your garden and get ready for bushfire season.

👀 DETAILS, DATES & TIMES
🌳 Goolwa Depot (1226 Port Elliot Road, 9.00 am to 3.30 pm)

* Saturday and Sunday 10 & 11 October 2026
* Saturday and Sunday 17 & 18 October 2026

🌿 Strathalbyn Depot (23 Forrest Road, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm)
🌴 Yankalilla Depot (2864 Inman Valley Road, 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm)

* Sunday 11 October 2026
* Sunday 18 October 2026

Your green waste becomes local mulch – eventually

Green waste + machinery + labour + time + transport = mulch
Our region’s green waste that comes through the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Waste and Recycling Depots is a perfect example of the circular economy. A waste product that used to end up in landfill is now processed and converted into useful mulch.

If you're dropping off a load of green waste, why not fill up the empty trailer by buying some local mulch - your garden will thank you for it. Please remember to bring a suitable tarp to completely cover the mulch load; a tarp must be shown to the gatehouse attendant to buy mulch.

District Council of Yankalilla City of Victor Harbor Alexandrina Council

06/10/2026

30/09/2026

Did you know you can assist our Fundraising, by choosing Middleton Country Fire Service when you purchase an annual Entertainment Membership. This gives you discounts and offers to use all over SA (or your chosen state).
Today is the last day to get a special offer of 2 for the price of 1, plus a free $30 visa gift card
https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/9g67241

Send a message to learn more

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

🌿🌳 Mark the dates - half-price green disposal soon (not over the long weekend).

During the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October, FRWA and Councils are offering 50% off green waste disposal. These weekends are a great opportunity to spring clean your garden and get ready for bushfire season.

👀 DETAILS, DATES & TIMES
♻ Goolwa Depot (1226 Port Elliot Road, 9.00 am to 3.30 pm)

* Saturday and Sunday 10 & 11 October 2026
* Saturday and Sunday 17 & 18 October 2026

♻ Strathalbyn Depot (23 Forrest Road, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm)
♻ Yankalilla Depot (2864 Inman Valley Road, 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm)

* Sunday 11 October 2026
* Sunday 18 October 2026

Your green waste becomes local mulch – eventually

Green waste + machinery + labour + time + transport = mulch
Our region’s green waste that comes through the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Waste and Recycling Depots is a perfect example of the circular economy. A waste product that used to end up in landfill is now processed and converted into useful mulch.

If you're dropping off a load of green waste, why not fill up the empty trailer by buying some local mulch - your garden will thank you for it. Please remember to bring a suitable tarp to completely cover the mulch load; a tarp must be shown to the gatehouse attendant to buy mulch.

District Council of Yankalilla City of Victor Harbor Alexandrina Council

16/09/2026

We were responded to a very large tree down, blocking Flagstaff Hill Rd, this morning.
Unable to take a photo, as some lovely members of the public had already stopped and were cutting it up and removing from the roadway!
Thanks Michael & Peter!
So, Middleton assisted with traffic control, while one lane was blocked.
All is now clear as it was cleaned up very quickly!

Middleton is looking for new volunteers.
If you’d love to help us out, please make contact.

15/09/2026

Don’t forget to stop and give way at the appropriate crossings.
Trains will run til midnight

Transport options in Victor Harbor can be limited, especially at night, so this year’s festival includes free bus services and discounted SteamRanger train trips to help festivalgoers get to and from…

15/09/2026

Be advised that tomorrow, Wednesday 16 September, CFS will be conducting further testing of its warning system ahead of the upcoming Fire Danger Season.

Test warnings and incidents will be going live across our social media accounts, website and Alert SA. These test warnings will likely go unnoticed by the public and there is no action required from community members. These tests also help ensure our emergency warning systems are working as they should.

04/09/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨
Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Flinders and Murraylands districts.
Issued at 9:08am CST on Friday 4 September 2026

Damaging winds possible for parts of southeast SA from early Saturday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is expected to approach southeastern SA tonight and continue to move east during Saturday morning. Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of the system tonight, shifting westerly behind the front around sunrise.

For KANGAROO ISLAND and parts of the SOUTHEAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to contract to the Lower South East by midday and ease by the late afternoon.

For MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely from early Saturday morning, easing during the late afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Clare, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Keith.

Safety advice

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500

📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037