Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For Parts Of The Far North West Of New South Wales
Issued at 12:48 PM AEDT on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 3
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE FAR NORTH WEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES FROM WEDNESDAY
Catchments likely to be affected include:
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
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of north west NSW. Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Paroo (QLD, NSW), Cooper Creek (QLD), Bulloo (QLD), Inland Rivers (SA).
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 Thursday 26 February 2026.
Forecast
The Vale (33.7444°S, 143.8242°E, 71m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Thunderstorms possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the NW in the afternoon. Winds NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h tending SE/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 26 to 31.
Forecast for The Vale (33.7444°S, 143.8242°E, 71m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 22° 19° 23° 24° 23° 22° 24° Maximum 28° 30° 32° 29° 27° 31° 30° Chance of rain 60% 70% 60% 80% 80% 60% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating 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 11
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(km/h)19
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE SE SSE SE ENE E ENE ENE ENE NE NE NE NE NE Relative humidity 85% 57% 65% 47% 67% 42% 61% 46% 71% 62% 63% 49% 71% 48% Dew point 21°C 18°C 15°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 19°C 20°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for The Vale (33.7444°S, 143.8242°E, 71m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:43am EDT 7:09am EDT 8:09pm EDT 8:35pm EDT 3:25pm EDT 12:00am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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