Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw) Issued at 10:47 AM AEDT on Thursday 19 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WILLARA CROSSING FROM OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises. A minor flood peak was observed at Caiwarro on Monday, with minor flooding likely at Willara Crossing from overnight Thursday into Friday as flows move downstream. A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD). Paroo River (NSW): Minor flooding is likely at Willara Crossing. The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to exceed the minor flood level (0.70 m) from overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around 1.00 m from Friday afternoon, 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.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 Friday 20 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:30 am Thu 19/02/26 Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.41,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/02/26 Paroo River at Hungerford,1.05,steady,7:00 am Thu 19/02/26 Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.45,steady,10:30 am Thu 19/02/26 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.