Weather Warning
IDN36503
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia
Flood Watch for parts of the far north west of New South Wales
Issued at 12:48 AM AEDT on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026.
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE FAR NORTH WEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES FROM WEDNESDAY
Catchments likely to be affected include:
| Paroo River (NSW) | |
| Darling River | |
| Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake | |
| Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges | |
| Danggali Rivers and Creeks | |
| Cooper Creek | |
| Lake Frome | |
| Bulla-Bancannia District |
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of north west NSW. Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Paroo (QLD, NSW), Cooper Creek (QLD), Bulloo (QLD), Inland Rivers (SA).
For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood
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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Thursday 26 February 2026.