Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 02:57 PM AEDT on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 17

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING DURING TUESDAY
Along the Paroo River, the flood peak is at 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 during Wednesday.
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 Wednesday

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.33 m and steady, above the minor flood level (0.7 m) with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may peak near 1.60 m around Friday.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.35 m around 04:00 pm Tuesday, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Wednesday. 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 Friday 06 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.88,steady,2:45 pm Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.57,steady,1:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.28,steady,6:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.33,steady,12:30 pm Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.35,steady,4:00 pm Tue 03/03/26

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

Final Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western New South Wales
Issued at 12:31 PM AEDT on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 10
FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES

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:
This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.