Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld) Tue 17 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Updated to include river level observation at Hungerford
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld) 
Issued at 05:39 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT HUNGERFORD AND EULO FROM WEDNESDAY
 Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises. A moderate flood peak was observed at Humeburn early Tuesday morning. As these flows move downstream minor flooding is likely at Eulo from Wednesday. Minor flooding peaked on Monday at Caiwarro, with minor flooding likely downstream at Hungerford from Wednesday.

Paroo River to Eulo:
Moderate flooding is easing at Humeburn. Minor flooding is likely along the Paroo River at Eulo.
No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Eulo.
The Paroo River at Eulo is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.60 m) from Wednesday. The river may peak near 2.90 m from Thursday, with minor flooding. 

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is likely at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.70 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to reach around the minor flood level (1.00 m) from Wednesday. 

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.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
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 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.46,steady,5:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.70,rising,4:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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.