Final Flood Warning for the Paroo River (NSW)
1 MARCH 2021 09:28 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales
Final Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 09:28 AM EDT on Monday 01 March 2021
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing fell below the minor flood level (0.70 m) at 04:00am Sunday.
River levels at Wanaaring are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Paroo River (NSW):
No further flooding is expected in the Paroo River (NSW).
Paroo River at Willara Crossing:
Cancellation
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.
