Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld) Issued at 01:54 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD The main flood peak along the Paroo River is around Caiwarro, where minor flooding is occurring. Downstream at Hungerford, renewed minor flooding is expected to be occurring. At Eulo, minor flooding is estimated to have eased. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Further moderate rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river and creek level rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (NSW). Paroo River to Eulo: Minor flooding is estimated to have eased at Eulo. No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Eulo, but the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and slowly falling. The Paroo River at Eulo is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.60 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday. Paroo River downstream of Eulo: Minor flooding is occurring at Caiwarro and is expected to be occurring at Hungerford. The Paroo River at Hungerford was at 1.15 metres around 6:00 am Monday and slowly rising, above the minor flood level (1.00 m). The river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising. The Paroo River at Hungerford may reach around 1.30 m during Tuesday, 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.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 03:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.95,steady,1:00 pm Mon 23/02/26 Paroo River at Hungerford,1.15,rising,6:00 am Mon 23/02/26 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.