Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:26 PM EDT on Monday 23 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING PEAKED AT WANAARING ON SATURDAY AND SLOWLY EASING
Floodwaters arriving from Queensland are causing minor flooding along the Paroo River. River levels have peaked and are falling at Willara Crossing. Downstream, minor flood levels have peaked at Wanaaring during Saturday.
The flood warning for the Paroo River in Queensland has been finalised.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW) at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.26 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level (0.70 metres).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to fall below the minor flood level (0.70 m) during Wednesday.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring peaked at 2.52 metres around 06:00 pm Saturday 21 December. No observations are available at Wanaaring, however river levels are expected to be above the minor flood level (2.40 metres).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may fall below the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Wednesday. High river levels are expected to continue during this week.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT on Friday 27 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.26,Steady,10:00 AM MON 23/12/24
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.89,Falling,03:00 PM SUN 22/12/24
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.26,Steady,11:30 AM MON 23/12/24
Paroo River at Wanaaring,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,2.34,Steady,12:15 PM MON 23/12/24

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.