Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:25 PM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING EARLY NEXT WEEK
Floodwaters from the Paroo River in Queensland are expected to reach New South Wales later this week, with minor flooding possible at Willara Crossing from early next week.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding may occur along the Paroo River (NSW).

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach 1.00 metres around mid next week, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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 03:00 pm EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.33,Rising,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.52,Falling,01:00 PM WED 10/08/22
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.40,Steady,12:00 PM WED 10/08/22

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Bokhara River
Issued at 11:08 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT HEBEL DURING WEDNESDAY
No significant rainfall has been observed across the catchment. Rainfall is forecast later in the week, but no significant renewed river level rises are expected.

Balonne River downstream of Beardmore Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Balonne River downstream of Beardmore Dam.
The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 1.05 metres and steady.
The Bokhara River at Hebel is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Thursday 11 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Balonne R at Beardmore Dam TM,0.03,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Balonne R at Jack Taylor Weir TM,0.07,Steady,10:10 AM WED 10/08/22
Balonne R at St George (manual),Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Culgoa R at Whyenbah TM,2.76,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Culgoa R at Woolerbilla TM,5.19,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Balonne R Minor at Dirranbandi,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Narran R at Dirranbandi-Hebel Rd TM,2.67,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Bokhara R at Hebel TM,1.05,Steady,10:00 AM WED 10/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 10:32 AM EST on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HUNGERFORD.
Rainfall over the Paroo River catchment late last week has caused river rises.
Further rainfall is possible during the next few days but no significant renewed river level rises are expected.

Paroo River to Eulo:
River levels are expected to be easing along the Paroo River around Eulo.
No observations are available for the Paroo River at Eulo.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
River level rises are occurring around Caiwarro during Wednesday.
No observations are available for the Paroo River at Hungerford. River levels are expected to be steady.
The Paroo River at Hungerford may see river level rises later this week and may reach the minor flood level (1.00 m) by the weekend, as upstream floodwater arrives.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.31,Steady,09:00 AM WED 10/08/22
Paroo R at Hungerford,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available

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.