Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:27 PM AEDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING AND EXPECTED AT WANAARING DURING THURSDAY
Multiple minor flood peaks are moving through the Paroo River.
At Willara Crossing a minor flood peak was observed early Saturday morning. This flood peak is now moving downstream and is likely to reach Wanaaring during Thursday.
Another flood peak currently upstream of Hungerford is likely to arrive at Willara Crossing around Friday.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River downstream of Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.22 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to peak near 1.40 m around Friday, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.38 m and rising, just below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is expected to peak around the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Thursday. Renewed rises are expected as upstream floodwaters arrive.
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 warning will be issued by 03:00 PM AEDT on Friday 13 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.63,steady,3:15 pm Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.38,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.18,steady,6:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.22,steady,3:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.38,steady,1:12 pm Wed 11/03/26
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.
Forecast
Bourke (30.0888°S, 145.9377°E, 96m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Sunny. Winds S 20 to 30 km/h turning SE 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 33.
Forecast for Bourke (30.0888°S, 145.9377°E, 96m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 18° 21° 23° 21° 23° 22° 20° Maximum 32° 36° 34° 34° 33° 33° 33° Chance of rain 5% 10% 5% 5% 30% 20% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 24
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bourke (30.0888°S, 145.9377°E, 96m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:51am EDT 7:15am EDT 7:37pm EDT 8:01pm EDT 1:06am EDT 3:57pm EDT 
Waning crescent
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