Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:05 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
River levels are falling along the Paroo River (NSW). Minor flooding is continuing at Willara Crossing. The river levels at Wanaaring fell below the minor flood level Tuesday morning.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW) at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.72 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may remain above the minor flood level until Thursday.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.36 metres and falling at 03:00 pm Tuesday, below the minor flood level (2.40 m).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Friday 02 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.22,Steady,11:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.72,Falling,11:30 AM WED 30/04/25
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.36,Falling,03:00 PM TUE 29/04/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.92,Steady,12:00 PM WED 30/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 10:22 AM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 48

MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH, AND ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH
Flooding continues easing along the lower Thomson River, and along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is easing along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.20 metres at 9:00 am Tuesday and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) until the weekend.

No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.50 m) and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is easing along the Cooper Creek.
No current observations are available along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) TM. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (3.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Barcoo River at Retreat:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Friday 02 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.43,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.47,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,3.72,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.25,Steady,05:42 AM WED 30/04/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.61,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,4.03,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.11,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.