Across Australia, extreme weather events are happening more often and are becoming more intense, and South Australia is being hit the hardest.
Code Blue and Code Red alerts are issued in South Australia during extreme weather conditions to help protect rough sleepers.
The Bureau of Meteorology have released their long-range weather forecast for the peak severe weather season.
A precautionary ‘Community Self Help Sand Bag Location’ is being made available from 1pm today for those concerned about possible flooding.
The emergency declaration will remain in place for 14 days.
Here's how you can support small bussiness, wineries and growers impacted Thursday's freak hailstorm.