Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:24 PM EDT on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING THIS WEEKEND
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Paroo River catchment in Queensland since Sunday night. This rainfall has resulted in areas of minor to moderate flooding with major flooding likely along the Paroo River in Queensland. Flood waters from the Paroo River in Queensland are expected to reach New South Wales later this week, with minor flooding likely at Willara Crossing from this weekend.
Further areas of widespread rainfall with locally heavy falls are forecast for the Paroo River catchment in Queensland and extending into New South Wales over the next few days. This is likely to result in further river and creek level rises along the Paroo River.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is likely along the Paroo River (NSW).

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at -0.05 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to exceed the minor flood level (0.70 m) around the weekend.

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 02:00 pm EDT on Friday 28 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.71,Steady,01:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.70,Rising,06:00 AM WED 26/03/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,-0.05,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,2.12,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25

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.