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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Minor Flood Warning for the Paroo River (NSW)

at Willara Crossing

Issued at 12:05 pm EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025

Flood Warning Number: 35

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING

River levels are falling along the Paroo River (NSW). Minor flooding is continuing at Willara Crossing. The river levels at Wanaaring fell below the minor flood level Tuesday morning.

Paroo River (NSW):

Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River (NSW) at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.72 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (0.70 m). The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may remain above the minor flood level until Thursday.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.36 metres and falling at 03:00 pm Tuesday, below the minor flood level (2.40 m). The Paroo River at Wanaaring is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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 01:00 pm EST on Friday 02 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:

Location	Height of River (m)	Tendency	Date/Time of Observation
Paroo River at Caiwarro	1.22	Steady	11:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing	0.72	Falling	11:30 AM WED 30/04/25
Paroo River at Wanaaring	2.36	Falling	03:00 PM TUE 29/04/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel	1.92	Steady	12:00 PM WED 30/04/25

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.