Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 09:49 AM AEDT on Saturday 21 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises and minor flooding along the Paroo River in Queensland. Flood waters arriving from the Paroo River in Queensland have caused river level rises, with minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing where a minor peak is possible Saturday afternoon.
Renewed rises are possible from late Sunday as a second flood peak currently near Caiwarro in Queensland is expected to reach Willara Crossing. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Further showers are forecast for the next few days.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD).
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.00 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may peak near 1.10 m Saturday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (0.70 m) for the next few days. Renewed 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 11:00 AM AEDT on Sunday 22 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,9:30 am Sat 21/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.77,steady,8:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.85,steady,6:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.00,rising,9:00 am Sat 21/02/26
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
Iona (32.6664°S, 151.6034°E, 3m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and early evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 36.
Forecast for Iona (32.6664°S, 151.6034°E, 3m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 21° 23° 21° 19° 20° 19° 19° Maximum 34° 31° 31° 32° 25° 24° 24° Chance of rain 70% 50% 40% 20% 80% 90% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 3
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Sunrise / Sunset for Iona (32.6664°S, 151.6034°E, 3m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:11am EDT 6:36am EDT 7:38pm EDT 8:03pm EDT 11:14am EDT 10:07pm EDT 
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