Minor Flood Warning Issued for Paroo River at Hungerford and Downstream of Eulo
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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 minor flood warning for the Paroo River in Queensland, with water levels expected to peak at Hungerford overnight.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20850) for the Paroo River in Queensland. This is the tenth warning issued for this event, as minor flooding is currently occurring at Hungerford.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Paroo River at Hungerford and the Paroo River downstream of Eulo. The main flood peak has moved through Caiwarro and is approaching the Hungerford region. A separate minor flood warning remains in effect for the Paroo River in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise residents and travelers to exercise extreme caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as conditions are dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. It is essential to obey road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded areas. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
As of 6:00 am Tuesday, the Paroo River at Hungerford was recorded at 1.22 meters and rising. The river is forecast to peak near 1.30 meters overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. At Caiwarro, the river was measured at 1.70 meters and steady at 2:00 pm Tuesday. Additional rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to further river and creek level rises.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 2:51 pm AEST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The situation is being monitored, and the next official update from the Bureau of Meteorology is expected by 3:00 pm AEST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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