Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:27 PM AEDT on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING AND EXPECTED AT WANAARING DURING 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 is likely to reach Wanaaring during Thursday.
Another flood peak currently upstream of Hungerford is likely to arrive at Willara Crossing around Friday.
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 is currently at 1.22 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to peak near 1.40 m around Friday, with minor flooding.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.38 m and rising, just below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is expected to peak around the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Thursday. Renewed rises are expected as upstream floodwaters arrive.

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 Friday 13 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.63,steady,3:15 pm Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.38,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.18,steady,6:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.22,steady,3:00 pm Wed 11/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.38,steady,1:12 pm Wed 11/03/26

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.