Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw) Thu 26 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw) 
Issued at 02:29 PM AEDT on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM FRIDAY EVENING
 Minor flooding continuing at Willara Crossing. Local heavy rainfall across the Paroo River catchment (NSW) combined with upstream flows have caused significant river level rises at Wanaaring. 
 Further heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the remainder of Thursday, which may lead to further river level rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
 A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland. 

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and possible at Wanaaring.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.34 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to reach 1.50 m around Saturday, 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 may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows 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 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,2:15 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.41,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.26,steady,6:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.34,steady,2:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.30,steady,10:00 am Thu 26/02/26

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.