Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of The Far North West Of New South Wales Issued at 12:34 PM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 1 FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FAR NORTH WEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES FROM TUESDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Paroo River (NSW) Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges Cooper Creek Lake Frome Bulla-Bancannia District A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of northwest NSW. Flood Watches are current for Queensland, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Paroo (QLD, NSW), Cooper Creek (QLD), Bulloo (QLD). 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 Tuesday 24 February 2026.