Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:07 pm AEDT on Sunday 1 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 7

FLOODING OCCURRING IN PARTS OF FAR WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES WITH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF LOWER MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER CATCHMENT OVER THE COMING DAYS

A slow-moving low pressure system over central Australia is extending a trough across western and southern New South Wales. There is a potential for widespread rainfall across the far Western and the Lower Murrumbidgee River catchments from Sunday, with areas of heavy falls continuing in the coming days.

Catchments are becoming wet from heavy rainfall over last few days across the Flood Watch Area, and are expected to respond to further rainfall.

Widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall is expected to exacerbate isolated river and creek level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation which are occurring across parts of the Flood Watch Area. These conditions are likely to affect road access in many areas in coming days. Some communities may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

At this stage, river levels along the Barwon-Darling River and the Lower Murrumbidgee River are expected to remain below minor flood levels, but localised flooding is possible.

Flood Classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Lower Murrumbidgee River(Localised)
Willandra Lakes
Paroo River (NSW)(Minor flood warning current for Paroo (NSW) River)
Darling River(Localised)
Mount Gunderbooka to Wokabity Lake
Bynguano-Lower Barrier Ranges
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Cooper Creek
Lake Frome
Bulla-Bancannia District

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Paroo

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
- Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
- Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
- Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
- For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

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