Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 01:38 PM EST on Wednesday 17 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
Flood waters from the Paroo River in Queensland have reached New South Wales, with minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW).

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked at 0.90 metres around 03:15 am Wednesday 17 August and is currently at 0.87 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain above the minor flood level (0.70 m) during Sunday.

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 02:00 pm EST on Thursday 18 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.27,Falling,01:00 PM WED 17/08/22
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.87,Falling,01:15 PM WED 17/08/22
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.48,Steady,01:00 PM WED 17/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 10:35 AM EST on Monday 15 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED AT HUNGERFORD
Water levels have peaked at Hungerford during Sunday just below the minor flood level.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Paroo River downstream of Eulo.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently below the minor flood level at 0.90 metres and falling.
The Paroo River at Hungerford has peaked just below the minor flood level during Sunday and will remain below the minor flood level (1.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.30,Steady,10:00 AM MON 15/08/22
Paroo R at Hungerford,0.90,Falling,06:00 AM MON 15/08/22

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