The Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to Stand Up following a Bureau of Meteorology briefing and forecast minor to moderate flooding for local waterways.
Widespread and intense rainfall across much of Southeast Queensland is expected to see the Burnett River, Kolan River and Baffle Creek reach minor to moderate flood levels this evening (Monday 9 March).
A flood warning has also been issued for the Isis, Gregory and Elliott Rivers.
At present, based on the modelling provided, there is no threat of riverine floodwater impacting properties.
Bundaberg LDMG Chair Mayor Helen Blackburn said authorities were closely monitoring the developing situation.
“The LDMG will now activate its Local Disaster Coordination Centre and continue to analyse the latest data and flood modelling to forecast potential impacts on specific areas across the region, including low-lying communities,” Mayor Blackburn said.
“Based on current rainfall levels we are expecting minor to moderate flooding impacts in local rivers and creeks with the Bureau issuing regular updates on its Queensland warnings page.
“At this stage, there are no habitable dwellings that are at risk.
“A severe weather warning remains current bringing with it the possibility for more rain, including locally intense rainfall and damaging winds.
“There is also a chance for thunderstorms to develop across the Wide Bay Burnett region.
“It is critical that everyone stays up to date with the latest warnings and advice direct from the Bureau of Meteorology or Council’s Disaster Dashboard.”
Mayor Blackburn said if the flood risk for any particular area increased, locally specific information would be issued through Council’s Disaster Dashboard.
She said by Tuesday (10 March) there was expected to be some relief from continued rainfall however more rain was possible towards the end of the week.
“We need to be alert but not alarmed,” she said.
Mayor Blackburn said residents were also being urged to limit travel during the wet conditions.
“There are many roads that are underwater at the moment so remember if it is flooded, absolutely forget it.
“When you drive through floodwaters you are putting other people at risk so please, just don’t do it.”
Residents are urged to stay up to date with the latest information through the Bundaberg Disaster Dashboard, which provides updates on road conditions, emergency news and more.
Warning for boaties
Maritime Safety Queensland has issued advice for boat owners along the Burnett River to prepare vessels ahead of anticipated high river flows.
Boat owners are urged to take precautionary action now to secure vessels as a result of the anticipated high river flow.
School closures
Council is reminding residents to check official sources for updates about school operations, with any closures to be published on the Department of Education website here or communicated directly via the school.
Council facility closures
Due to the current weather conditions, a number of council facilities are closed or closing early today, including:
• Qunaba Waste Facility
• Tirroan Waste Facility
• Gin Gin Swimming Pool
Further closures may occur if conditions worsen.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring the Disaster Dashboard and follow advice from emergency services.
Get the latest weather warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=Queensland
Maybe best to post such Notices which can be updated at any given time when necessary. This Notice is already ‘Out of Date’, as you would be aware. Several areas are now facing the ‘Major’ Level Flood threat, not simply Minor to Moderate. Thankyou.
Like many of us, Saturday we saw the drenching in the catchment area…Gayndah Munduberrah…we knew Saturday that we were getting a major flood come Tuesday…History repeats itself…and no excuse for council for posting Monday (WOW) “Moderate Flood” and ““At this stage, there are no habitable dwellings that are at risk”….absurd, given that we have spent $m’s on studies that show what we know from the past 130years…Hopefully the questions will be asked by more prominent people than me as to why our decision makers have learnt nothing in the past 130 years and what actual Flood Mitigation measures have been implemented …Yep…our family was flood affected, but did what we could to prepare from last Saturday (3 days before Council telecast that it was going to be a major Flood) knowing it was coming. I wish everyone well during these trying times and please be safe.