Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of The Far North West Of New South Wales Issued at 12:51 PM AEDT on Friday 27 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 5 FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE FAR NORTH WEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES FROM FRIDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Paroo River (NSW) Darling River Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges Danggali Rivers and Creeks Cooper Creek Lake Frome Bulla-Bancannia District Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Paroo (QLD, NSW), Cooper Creek (QLD), Bulloo (QLD), Inland Rivers (SA). For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood 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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026.