Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 01:14 PM AEDT on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 19

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING AND POSSIBLE AT WANAARING ON 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 will reach Wanaaring around Thursday.
Another flood peak currently upstream of Hungerford is likely to arrive at Willara towards the end of the week.
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 peaked at 1.51 m around 09:30 am Saturday 7 March, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.21 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain above the minor flood level for the next few days. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive towards the end of the week.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
Renewed river level rises are forecast midweek along the Paroo River at Wanaaring. River levels may peak near the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Thursday 12 March.

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 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.68,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.68,falling,11:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.12,rising,6:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.21,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.30,steady,11:35 am Sun 08/03/26

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.