Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:59 pm AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 6

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

A slow-moving low pressure system over central Australia is extending a trough across western and southern New South Wales. From Sunday through to Tuesday, there is the potential for renewed widespread rainfall across far western NSW, which then shifts to the southern inland on Tuesday, possibly bringing further heavy falls.

Catchments are getting wet with heavy rainfall during the last few days across the Flood Watch Area, and are expected to respond to further rainfall.

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

At this stage, river levels along the Barwon-Darling 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:

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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