Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 10:56 AM AEDT on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises and minor flooding along the Paroo River in Queensland. Flood waters arriving from the Paroo River in Queensland have caused river level rises, with minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing and a minor peak possible Saturday morning.
Renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD).
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.75 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may peak near 1.00 m Saturday morning, with minor flooding.
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 11:00 AM AEDT on Saturday 21 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:45 am Fri 20/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.65,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.01,steady,4:00 pm Thu 19/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.75,rising,10:30 am Fri 20/02/26
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.
Forecast
Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the far E in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds NW/NE 15 to 20 km/h tending NE/SE in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 40.
Forecast for Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 27° 26° 25° 25° 26° 24° 25° Maximum 37° 35° 35° 35° 35° 35° 35° Chance of rain 50% 5% 5% 5% 10% 10% 30% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High Moderate High Moderate - - - 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 17
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lightning Ridge (29.4278°S, 147.979°E, 148m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:25am EDT 6:50am EDT 7:49pm EDT 8:13pm EDT 9:14am EDT 9:18pm EDT 
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