The heavy rain continues to fall in South East Australia, with flooding affecting parts of southern Queensland over the last few days. This follows severe flooding in parts of New South Wales after days of heavy rain from 07 February.
Several parts of Queensland’s Sunshine and Gold Coast areas recorded more than 170mm of rain in 24 hours to 13 February. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Marcoola recorded 231.8mm of rain during this period, Nambour 200.8mm and Southport 177mm.
Queensland’s State Emergency Service (SES) said it carried out 19 swift water rescues and responded to over 300 calls for assistance.
Warnings were issued for communities near the Coomera River at Oxenford, where river levels jumped to 3.02 metres (major flood stage is 2.5 metres).
Queensland Police reported that the body of a person was found in Conondale. The victim is thought to have been swept away by flood water. Police are also appealing for urgent public assistance to locate a woman reported missing near Gorge Falls in the Tallebudgera Valley, an area where a number of creeks have been impacted by recent rain.
On 11 February severe flooding affected parts of Queensland’s Western Downs Region, with warnings issued for for Dalby where the Myall Creek broke its banks, and for Jandowae and Warra, where the Jandowae Creek overflowed.
Cyclone Uesi and Heatwave in the North
BoM said that Ex-tropical cyclone Uesi continues to move south-southwest and is expected to cause destructive winds at Lord Howe Island.
Uesi is already creating dangerous surf on Queensland’s south-east coast. Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) said on 13 February that “lifeguards across the south-east Queensland have been kept busy today due to the dangerous conditions caused by Cyclone Uesi.” Over 50 surfers required assistance on 13 February.
Meanwhile North Queensland is experiencing severe to extreme heatwave conditions that are expected to stretch into the weekend.
Social Media
Check out these aerial shots of the Jandowae floods taken on Wednesday (12/02) ❗️ Remember… IF IT’S FLOODED, FORGET IT ❌ pic.twitter.com/7jYf0bN9OO
— Qld Fire & Emergency (@QldFES) February 12, 2020
Flood warning: @BOM_Qld says -Record major flood levels are rising along the Coomera River at Oxenford Weir during Thursday morning. See if for yourself ⬇️ @sunriseon7 @7NewsBrisbane @7NewsGoldCoast pic.twitter.com/ELpj5NYB20
— Bianca Stone (@Bianca_Stone) February 13, 2020
Lifeguards across the south-east #Queensland have been kept busy today due to the dangerous conditions caused by #CycloneUesi.
SLSQ is urging only experienced boardriders to be entering the water with over 50 surfers requiring assistance at #Noosa today. pic.twitter.com/gop93RvyiN
— Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) (@lifesavingqld) February 13, 2020
North Queensland is experiencing severe to extreme heatwave conditions that are expected to stretch into the weekend. Check out the latest #Queensland forecasts, and remember heatwaves can be dangerous so know your weather, know your risk. #QldWeather … https://t.co/tUodPct4qu pic.twitter.com/LTfamHxJPX
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) February 13, 2020
There is severe flooding at Mount Tamborine. Parts of Queensland are still on flood watch, with warnings for coastal catchments between Bundaberg and the NSW border. Credit: Cristy Michell. https://t.co/VZ3A1cpmr5 #qldweather #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/sUbLeb8C6P
— 7NEWS Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) February 13, 2020
