Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
4 DECEMBER 2024 12:27 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 12:27 PM EDT on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING FROM FRIDAY
As floodwaters arrive from Queensland minor flooding is possible along the Paroo River at Willara Crossing from Friday.
Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
A moderate flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.
Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding may occur along the Paroo River (NSW).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.24 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach the minor flood level (0.70 m) during Friday.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EDT on Friday 06 December 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.32,Rising,10:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.25,Steady,12:00 PM WED 04/12/24
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,3.23,Steady,12:00 PM WED 04/12/24
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
