Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of Far Western New South Wales and the Murrumbidgee River Catchment
Issued at 12:53 pm AEDT on Monday 2 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 8

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

A trough in the far west of New South Wales is slowly moving east towards the central inland areas of the state, drawing moisture southwards from central Australia. Widespread rainfall is forecast to gradually extend eastwards across the Flood Watch area during Monday and into Tuesday, with heavy to locally intense falls likely.

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

Widespread heavy to locally intense 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, Murrumbidgee, Tumut, Queanbeyan and Molonglo rivers are expected to remain below minor flood levels, but localised flooding is possible.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense, rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch area.

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)

Tumut River(Localised)

Upper Murrumbidgee River to Burrinjuck Dam and Cooma Ck(Localised)

Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga(Localised)

Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers(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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