Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw) Issued at 10:54 AM AEDT on Sunday 22 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River at Willara Crossing, where the river level peaked on Saturday afternoon. Minor flooding is likely to continue at Willara Crossing Sunday into Monday, with a second flood peak, currently near Caiwarro in Queensland, likely to reach Willara Crossing from mid-week. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. Further showers are forecast for the next few days. A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD). Paroo River (NSW): Minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing. The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked at 1.02 m around 02:45 pm Saturday 21 February, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 0.91 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain above the minor flood level (0.70 m) Sunday into Monday as upstream flows arrive. Renewed rises are likely and peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed. 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 11:00 AM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:45 am Sun 22/02/26 Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.88,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Paroo River at Hungerford,0.97,steady,4:00 pm Sat 21/02/26 Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.91,steady,10:30 am Sun 22/02/26 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.