Weather Warning

This warning affects:Bulla-Bancannia District, Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges, Cooper Creek, Danggali Rivers and Creeks, Darling River, Lake Frome, Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake and Paroo River (NSW).

Flood Watch for parts of far western New South Wales

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of far western New South Wales

Issued at 12:59 AM AEDT on Saturday 28 Feb 2026.

FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Paroo River (NSW)   Minor flood warning current for Paroo (NSW) River
Darling River   Localised
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake   
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges   
Danggali Rivers and Creeks   
Cooper Creek   
Lake Frome   
Bulla-Bancannia District   

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

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 Sunday 01 March 2026.