Warnings

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

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld) 
Issued at 02:47 PM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MINOR FLOOD PEAK OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD
 The main flood peak along the Paroo River in Queensland is currently passing through Hungerford, where minor flooding is occurring.
 Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
 A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in NSW.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Hungerford.
At 6:00 am Thursday the Paroo River at Hungerford was at 1.26 m and peaking, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is expected to remain above the minor flood level (1.00 m) during the next few days. 

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.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
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 AEST on Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.40,steady,2:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.26,steady,6:00 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.