Final Flood Warning Issued for Paroo River at Hungerford and Downstream of Eulo

Source: BOM · Southwest Queensland

This alert is no longer in effect.

BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Paroo River in Queensland, noting that river levels have fallen below the minor flood threshold.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Southwest Queensland
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
BOM

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Queensland.

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20850) for the Paroo River in Queensland. This update, issued at 9:59 am AEST on Friday, March 13, 2026, indicates that flooding is no longer occurring in the specified areas. This is the 23rd and final warning for this event.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Paroo River at Hungerford and the Paroo River downstream of Eulo. While flooding has subsided in these Queensland regions, the Bureau notes that a Minor Flood Warning remains current for the Paroo River across the border in New South Wales.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to remain cautious despite the subsiding waters:

  • Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it remains dangerous.
  • Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
  • Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads.
  • For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
  • Monitor local media and the ABC for further updates or visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.

Expected Conditions

River levels along the lower Paroo River at Hungerford fell below the minor flood level overnight Thursday. As of 6:00 am Friday, the river level at Hungerford was recorded at 0.94 meters and steady, which is below the 1.00-meter minor flood level. At Caiwarro, the river was recorded at 1.28 meters and steady at 9:00 am Friday. No significant rainfall has been recorded in the catchment over the last seven days, and no significant rainfall is forecast for the coming days.

Timeline

This alert was issued on Friday, March 13, 2026. As river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level, this is the final warning for this event, and no further warnings will be issued for this system.

Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗

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What is this BoM weather warning about?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Paroo River in Queensland, noting that river levels have fallen below the minor flood threshold.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwest Queensland. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
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