Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw) Issued at 03:00 PM AEDT on Friday 06 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 18 MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK Along the Paroo River, the flood peak is moving downstream from Hungerford in Queensland, which is likely to cause renewed river level rises at Willara Crossing from early next week. River levels at Wanaaring are also elevated, where minor flooding is possible from early next week, A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland. Paroo River (NSW): Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may develop at Wanaaring from early next week. The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.48 m and steady, above the minor flood level (0.7 m) with minor flooding. The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may peak near 1.60 m during Saturday. Further rises are possible from early next week as upstream flows arrive. The Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.36 m around 05:00 pm Thursday, below the minor flood level (2.40 m). The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 m) during weekend. 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 03:30 PM AEDT on Monday 09 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.78,steady,2:45 pm Fri 06/03/26 Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Paroo River at Hungerford,1.25,falling,6:00 am Fri 06/03/26 Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.48,steady,2:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.36,steady,5:00 pm Thu 05/03/26 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.