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The Burnett River is sitting around its peak of 7.4 metres at the Bundaberg (Targo Street) gauge, with levels fluctuating slightly with the tide. More ⬇️

Bundaberg Regional Council advises people in the following areas to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY due to major flooding on the Burnett River which will cause property inundation and isolation.

Residents likely to have properties impacted by floodwaters can take refuge at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct.

The Bureau of Meteorology advises major flooding will be occurring at Bundaberg expected to reach 7.00 m by 3 pm Tuesday, 10 March, continuing to rise to 7.5 m around 3 am Wednesday 11 March, similar to levels experienced in December 2010. When the Burnett River reached 7.00 m the Tallon and Burnett Bridges will be closed.

Residents can access flood gauge mapping to know their flood risk on the Bundaberg Regional Council Disaster Dashboard at disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Burnett River, with flood levels similar to the December 2010 event (7.92 m) possible from Tuesday evening. More ⬇️