QLD

Sun 13:00 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld) Issued at 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOOD POSSIBLE AT HUNGERFORD OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has caused river level rises along the Paroo River and minor flooding at Caiwarro where the river level peaked on Friday. This flood water is likely to extend downstream to Hungerford and may cause minor flooding from overnight Sunday into Monday. Paroo River downstream of Eulo: Minor flooding is possible at Hungerford. The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.46 m, below the minor flood level. The Paroo River at Hungerford may peak around the minor flood level (1.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.} 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 Monday 02 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Paroo River at Eulo,1.92,steady,5:55 am Sat 31/10/26 Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.48,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/11/26 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.