QLD
Fri 10:27 AEST
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River
Issued at 10:27 AM AEST on Friday 30 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HUNGERFORD OVER THE WEEKEND
Rainfall recorded across the Paroo catchment over the past week has caused river level rises. Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River at Caiwarro and may occur at Hungerford over the weekend.
Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Caiwarro and may occur at Hungerford
No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Hungerford. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Hungerford may reach around the minor flood level (1.00 m) over the weekend.
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 Saturday 31 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Eulo,2.06,steady,6:00 am Fri 30/10/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.52,steady,9:00 am Fri 30/10/26
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.