NSW, QLD
Mon 13:10 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 01:10 PM AEST on Monday 06 July 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
River level rises have been observed along the Paroo River in Queensland over the past few days. Based on upstream river levels, the river at Willara Crossing is estimated to be near the minor flood level.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Paroo River at Willara Crossing.
No latest observations are available at Willara Crossing. Based on upstream river levels, the river at Willara Crossing is estimated to be near the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach around 1.00 m later this week, with minor flooding.
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 02:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 07 July 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.55,steady,12:45 pm Mon 06/07/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.44,steady,12:00 pm Mon 06/07/26
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.