Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Upper Western Forecast District.

Issued at 7:47 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the Upper Western.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a cold front through the Upper Western to produce slow-moving severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Upper Western
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wanaaring and Fords Bridge.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current at time of issue for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:50 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Upper Western Forecast District.

Issued at 7:47 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the Upper Western.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a cold front through the Upper Western to produce slow-moving severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Upper Western
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wanaaring and Fords Bridge.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current at time of issue for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:50 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:11 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUING, WITH LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE OVER THE RIVERINA AND SOUTH WEST SLOPES.

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. This system is moving slowly eastward and is forecast to be over the eastern Riverina by Tuesday morning, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southeastern parts of the Upper Western, eastern parts of the Lower Western, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina, spreading to over the South West Slopes, Southern Tablelands and the ACT during overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible over eastern parts of the Riverina, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.
The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during Tuesday morning.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin and Cobar.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Monday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:11 pm Monday, 2 March 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUING, WITH LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE OVER THE RIVERINA AND SOUTH WEST SLOPES.

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity continues on the eastern flank of a low in the far southwest of the state, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorms. This system is moving slowly eastward and is forecast to be over the eastern Riverina by Tuesday morning, with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southeastern parts of the Upper Western, eastern parts of the Lower Western, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina, spreading to over the South West Slopes, Southern Tablelands and the ACT during overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are possible.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible over eastern parts of the Riverina, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands overnight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 90 mm are possible.
The risk of HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL is forecast to ease throughout during Tuesday morning.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Deniliquin and Cobar.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Monday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:03 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM TUESDAY
Along the Paroo River, the latest flood peak has passed Caiwarro and is approaching Hungerford in Queensland, which is likely to cause renewed river level rises at Willara Crossing. River levels at Wanaaring are also elevated, where minor flooding is possible from Tuesday.
Further rainfall is possible across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may develop at Wanaaring from Tuesday.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.14 m and steady, with minor flooding. Renewed river level rises are expected at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach around 1.60 m later in the week, with minor flooding.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.28 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) from Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:30 PM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,2.01,steady,2:45 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.11,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.16,rising,6:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.14,steady,2:30 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.28,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western New South Wales And The Murrumbidgee River Catchment
Issued at 12:53 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 8
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER CATCHMENT OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lower Murrumbidgee River
Tumut River
Upper Murrumbidgee River to Burrinjuck Dam and Cooma Ck
Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga
Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers
Willandra Lakes
Paroo River (NSW)
Darling River
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Lake Frome
Bulla-Bancannia District

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday 03 March 2026.