Major Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
14 APRIL 2025 12:46 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Major Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:46 PM EST on Monday 14 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 27
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANAARING
Major flooding is occurring at Wanaaring, where river levels are likely to remain above the major flood level for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.
Minor flooding continues at Willara Crossing.
A moderate flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD).
Paroo River (NSW):
Major flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW) at Wanaaring. Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 2.86 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain above the minor flood level (0.70 m) for the remainder of this week.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 4.17 metres and falling, above the major flood level (4.00 m).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may fall below the major flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.
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 Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Eulo,2.56,Falling,06:45 AM MON 14/04/25
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.63,Steady,11:00 AM MON 14/04/25
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.72,Falling,06:00 AM MON 14/04/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,2.85,Steady,12:00 PM MON 14/04/25
Paroo River at Wanaaring,4.17,Falling,07:00 AM MON 14/04/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,4.61,Steady,12:15 PM MON 14/04/25
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.
