Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 02:09 PM AEDT on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WILLARA CROSSING AND WANAARING
River levels are likely to remain around the minor flood level at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring.
Further heavy rain is forecast on Tuesday with renewed river level rises possible along the Paroo River from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is likely along the Paroo River downstream of Hungerford.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked Friday morning around 1.29 m with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 0.67 m and falling, just below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain around the minor flood level (0.70 m) into Tuesday. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rain overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may exceed 1.20 m during Wednesday or Thursday, with minor flooding.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) into Tuesday. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rain overnight Tuesday into 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.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 Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.57,steady,1:45 pm Mon 16/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.22,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.48,falling,6:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.67,falling,1:30 pm Mon 16/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.30,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/03/26

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.