Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Far Western And Lower Murrumbidgee River Catchments Of New South Wales
Issued at 12:07 PM AEDT on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF LOWER MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER CATCHMENT OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Lower Murrumbidgee River
Willandra Lakes
Paroo River (NSW)
Darling River
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Lake Frome
Bulla-Bancannia District

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:48 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE SOUTH WEST, MOST LIKELY FROM TONIGHT

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms. A trough is expected to push into the far southwest of the state overnight tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts today, with the risk becoming likely overnight tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely.
Locally, INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms, however is most likely about the far southern Lower Western and southwestern Riverina from later tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Hay, Wentworth, Menindee and Balranald.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:48 am Sunday, 1 March 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE IN THE SOUTH WEST, MOST LIKELY FROM TONIGHT

Weather Situation
Tropical humidity is expected to continue to increase on the eastern flank of a low in South Australia, persisting a broad region of rain with isolated thunderstorms. A trough is expected to push into the far southwest of the state overnight tonight, increasing rain and thunderstorm activity and the risk of heavy to locally intense falls.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible for southwestern parts of the Upper Western, Lower Western and Riverina forecast districts today, with the risk becoming likely overnight tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely.
Locally, INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible throughout the warning area with thunderstorms, however is most likely about the far southern Lower Western and southwestern Riverina from later tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 100 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Hay, Wentworth, Menindee and Balranald.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Sunday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.