Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Major Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld) Issued at 02:40 PM EST on Saturday 05 April 2025 Flood Warning Number: 15 MAJOR FLOOD PEAK ABOVE THE 1990 FLOOD LEVEL RECORDED AT HUNGERFORD, WHERE RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR WELL INTO NEXT WEEK MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT EULO Significant and widespread rainfall was observed across the Paroo River catchment in the last two weeks, which has caused widespread and dangerous major flooding. A significant major flood peak passed through Hungerford on Friday where river levels are peaked above the 1990 flood level. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Paroo River to Eulo: Major flooding is easing along the Paroo River at Eulo. Moderate flooding is occurring at Humeburn. The Paroo River at Eulo around 6:45 AM Saturday was at 4.38 metres and falling slowly, above the major flood level (4.00 m). The Paroo River at Eulo is likely to remain above the major flood level during the weekend and into Monday. Paroo River downstream of Eulo: Major flooding is occurring along the Paroo River downstream of Eulo, at Caiwarro and Hungerford. The Paroo River at Hungerford peaked at 3.15 metres around 03:00 pm Friday 04 April, above the 1990 (2.92 m) flood level. The Paroo River at Hungerford around 6:00 AM Saturday was at 3.05 metres and falling slowly, above the major flood level (2.00 m). The Paroo River at Hungerford is expected to remain above the major flood level (2.00 m) well into next week. Flood Safety Advice: Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.} Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Monday 07 April 2025. Latest River Heights: Paroo River at Eulo,4.38,Falling,06:45 AM SAT 05/04/25 Paroo River at Caiwarro,4.51,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 05/04/25 Paroo R at Hungerford,3.05,Falling,06:00 AM SAT 05/04/25 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.