Minor Flood Warning Issued for Paroo River at Wanaaring and Willara Crossing
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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 New South Wales, with water levels rising at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Paroo River, New South Wales
- 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 Paroo River, New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDN36632) for the Paroo River in New South Wales. This is the ninth flood warning issued for this specific weather event, indicating ongoing minor flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Paroo River catchment in New South Wales, with particular focus on the following locations:
- Willara Crossing
- Wanaaring
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 because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For local emergency management advice, visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au. For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Local heavy rainfall across the Paroo River catchment has caused significant river level rises. The following conditions are currently observed or forecast:
- Willara Crossing: The river is currently at 1.27 meters and rising. It is likely to reach 1.50 meters around Friday, maintaining minor flood levels.
- Wanaaring: The river is currently at 2.36 meters and rising. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 2.40 meters on Wednesday evening, with potential further rises to 2.60 meters as upstream flows arrive.
- Catchment Forecast: Further heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 4:59 pm AEDT on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. Minor flooding is expected to commence at Wanaaring on Wednesday evening and continue at Willara Crossing through at least Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 3:00 PM AEDT on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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