Weather Warning
IDN36632
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Paroo River (NSW)
Issued at 3:01 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 12
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANAARING
Along the Paroo River, the main flood peak is around Willara Crossing, where minor flooding is occurring. Further downstream, minor flooding may be occurring at Wanaaring.
Renewed rises are likely at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring over the coming weeks as flows from renewed upstream rises arrive.
Further rainfall remains possible across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises, combined with the arrival of upstream flows.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.
Paroo River (NSW)
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may be occurring at Wanaaring.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttaburra Channel at Turra | 0.82 | steady | 2:45 pm Sat 28/02/26 |
| Paroo River at Caiwarro | 1.93 | steady | 1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26 |
| Paroo River at Hungerford | 1.01 | falling | 6:00 am Sat 28/02/26 |
| Paroo River at Willara Crossing | 1.41 | steady | 2:00 pm Sat 28/02/26 |
| Paroo River at Wanaaring | 2.28 | steady | 4:51 pm Thu 26/02/26 |