Minor Flood Warning Issued for Paroo River at Hungerford and Caiwarro

Alert Details

A Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20850) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology for the Paroo River in Queensland. This is the ninth flood warning issued for this event, indicating ongoing minor flooding conditions in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Paroo River catchment, including:

• Hungerford: Renewed minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
• Caiwarro: The main flood peak is currently in this area with minor flooding occurring.
• Eulo: Minor flooding is estimated to have eased, with levels falling below the minor flood mark.
• Downstream of Eulo: General areas along the river to the New South Wales border.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:

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

Expected Conditions

• Hungerford: The river level was recorded at 1.15 metres at 6:00 am Monday and is slowly rising. It is expected to reach approximately 1.30 metres during Tuesday.
• Caiwarro: The river level was 1.95 metres and steady as of 1:00 pm Monday.
• Eulo: The river is estimated to be below the minor flood level of 2.60 metres and is slowly falling.
• Rainfall: Further moderate rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river and creek level rises.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 1:54 pm AEST on Monday, 23 February 2026. The situation is being monitored continuously, and the next formal warning update is scheduled to be issued by 3:00 pm AEST on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.