Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:11 AM AEDT on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING FROM LATE THURSDAY
Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises. A minor flood peak was observed at Caiwarro on Monday, with minor flooding possible at Willara Crossing from late Thursday as flows move downstream.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD).

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is possible at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may exceed the minor flood level (0.70 m) from late Thursday.

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 Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:45 am Wed 18/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.38,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.00,steady,6:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.45,steady,10:30 am Wed 18/02/26

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.