QLD, NSW
Wed 09:42 AEST
Final Flood Warning For The Lower Paroo River (Qld)
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Lower Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 09:42 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT HUNGERFORD
The main flood peak along the lower Paroo River is now downstream of Hungerford, where the river level fell below the minor flood level overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Further downstream, a Minor Flood Warning remains current for the Paroo River (NSW).
Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding has eased at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.95 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.00 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/11/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.95,steady,8:10 am Wed 04/11/26
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.