Weather Warning

IDN36632

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning for the Paroo River (NSW)

Issued at 2:57 PM AEDT on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 17

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING DURING TUESDAY

Along the Paroo River, the flood peak is at Hungerford in Queensland, which is likely to cause renewed river level rises at Willara Crossing. River levels at Wanaaring are also elevated, where minor flooding is possible during Wednesday.

A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW)

Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may develop at Wanaaring from Wednesday

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra1.88steady2:45 pm Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro1.57steady1:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford1.28steady6:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing1.33steady12:30 pm Wed 04/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring2.35steady4:00 pm Tue 03/03/26