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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Paroo River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Major Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:05 PM EDT on Sunday 30 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
*resissued to update warning text*
2010 FLOOD LEVELS POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING FROM NEXT SUNDAY
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Paroo River catchment in Queensland over the past week. This rainfall has resulted in areas of significant major flooding along the Paroo River in Queensland.
As these floodwaters arrive from the Paroo River in Queensland, significant flooding similar to the 2010 flood is possible at Willara Crossing from around Sunday 6 April, where minor flooding is currently occurring. Major flooding is possible at Wanaaring from the second week of April, with further rises to the 2010 flood level possible.
No significant rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. Further rainfall is forecast from the middle of the week and this rainfall is likely to prolong the flood peaks currently moving through the Paroo River system.
Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed in Queensland.
There is major flood warning current for the Paroo River (QLD).
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Paroo River (NSW):
Major flooding may occur along the Paroo River (NSW) at Wanaaring. Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.64 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach around 4.30 metres from around Sunday April 6, similar to the 2010 flood level (4.34 metres). Further rises are possible, peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
No latest observations are available at Wanaaring. Based on the upstream gauge, the river level is currently expected to be below the minor flood level (2.40 m).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.40 m) from Tuesday. The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.30 metres) towards the end of the week and may exceed the major flood level from the second week of April. The river may reach levels similar to the 2010 flood, further rises are possible. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EDT on Monday 31 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Eulo,6.30,Rising,11:35 AM SUN 30/03/25
Paroo River at Caiwarro,4.36,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.55,Rising,06:00 AM SUN 30/03/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.64,Rising,02:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,3.17,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
Major Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:05 PM EDT on Sunday 30 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
*resissued to update warning text*
2010 FLOOD LEVELS POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING FROM NEXT SUNDAY
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Paroo River catchment in Queensland over the past week. This rainfall has resulted in areas of significant major flooding along the Paroo River in Queensland.
As these floodwaters arrive from the Paroo River in Queensland, significant flooding similar to the 2010 flood is possible at Willara Crossing from around Sunday 6 April, where minor flooding is currently occurring. Major flooding is possible at Wanaaring from the second week of April, with further rises to the 2010 flood level possible.
No significant rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. Further rainfall is forecast from the middle of the week and this rainfall is likely to prolong the flood peaks currently moving through the Paroo River system.
Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed in Queensland.
There is major flood warning current for the Paroo River (QLD).
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Paroo River (NSW):
Major flooding may occur along the Paroo River (NSW) at Wanaaring. Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.64 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach around 4.30 metres from around Sunday April 6, similar to the 2010 flood level (4.34 metres). Further rises are possible, peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
No latest observations are available at Wanaaring. Based on the upstream gauge, the river level is currently expected to be below the minor flood level (2.40 m).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.40 m) from Tuesday. The river level is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.30 metres) towards the end of the week and may exceed the major flood level from the second week of April. The river may reach levels similar to the 2010 flood, further rises are possible. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EDT on Monday 31 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Eulo,6.30,Rising,11:35 AM SUN 30/03/25
Paroo River at Caiwarro,4.36,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.55,Rising,06:00 AM SUN 30/03/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.64,Rising,02:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,3.17,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.
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