Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 10:08 AM AEDT on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 21
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT WILLARA CROSSING AND WANAARING
Multiple minor flood peaks are moving through the Paroo River.
A minor flood peak is now around Willara Crossing. Downstream, minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Wanaaring and is likely to continue for the next few days as flows arrive from upstream.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River downstream of Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.28 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to peak near 1.30 m around Friday afternoon, with minor flooding.
As at Wednesday 1:00 pm, the Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.38 m and steady, just below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is expected to remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) through to early next week.
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 03:00 PM AEDT on Monday 16 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.61,steady,9:45 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.29,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.94,steady,6:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.28,steady,12:30 am Fri 13/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.38,steady,1:12 pm Wed 11/03/26
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.
Forecast
Broken Hill North (31.9504°S, 141.4562°E, 315m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the S, slight chance elsewhere. Winds N/NW 20 to 30 km/h tending NW/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 25 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 35.
Forecast for Broken Hill North (31.9504°S, 141.4562°E, 315m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 22° 18° 18° 17° 17° 18° 16° Maximum 28° 23° 23° 27° 29° 28° 29° Chance of rain 70% 70% 70% 10% 30% 10% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 22
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW WSW E ESE ESE ESE SE SE SE SE SSE S SE SSE Relative humidity 55% 47% 81% 71% 86% 74% 84% 54% 68% 40% 64% 38% 67% 34% Dew point 15°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 14°C 11°C 13°C 10°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Broken Hill North (31.9504°S, 141.4562°E, 315m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 7:10am 7:34am 7:51pm 8:16pm 3:50am EDT 5:46pm EDT 
Waning crescent
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