Minor Flood Warning Issued for Paroo River at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Paroo River in NSW, with flooding continuing at Willara Crossing and expected at Wanaaring by Friday evening.
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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 tenth flood warning issued for this event, following significant river level rises caused by local heavy rainfall and upstream flows.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Paroo River catchment in NSW, with particular focus on:
- Willara Crossing: Currently experiencing minor flooding.
- Wanaaring: Minor flooding is possible starting Friday evening.
- Paroo River Catchment: General impacts across the region due to ongoing rainfall.
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 and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) at 132 500.
- In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Thursday, which may lead to additional river level rises.
- Willara Crossing: The river is currently at 1.34 meters and rising. It is forecast to reach approximately 1.50 meters by Saturday with continued minor flooding.
- Wanaaring: The river is currently at 2.30 meters and steady. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 2.40 meters by Friday evening as upstream flows arrive.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: 2:29 pm AEDT, Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- Wanaaring Impact: Minor flood levels expected Friday evening, February 27, 2026.
- Willara Crossing Peak: Expected around Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- Next Update: The BOM expects to issue the next warning by 3:00 pm AEDT on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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