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4w ago

Queensland Flooding Intensifies With Record Rainfall and Widespread Disruptions

Heavy rain has cut off towns, closed nearly 200 roads, and prompted major flood warnings as rainfall shifts southward into southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.

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Aerial view of water and station in Queensland
A man walking through muddy floodwaters, fence has fallen over, horses in the middle, trees in the distance.

Overview

  • Nearly 200 roads are closed, and towns such as Quilpie, Eromanga, and Adavale remain isolated as floodwaters rise across Queensland.
  • The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings, with up to 150mm of additional rainfall forecast in some areas over the coming days.
  • Record-breaking rainfall has been observed, including 158mm in Winton and 230mm in Bogewong, with major flood warnings in place for rivers such as the Bulloo, Georgina, and Barcoo.
  • The heavy rainfall is expected to shift southward by the weekend, impacting southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, including Brisbane and Sydney.
  • Limited weather radar coverage in western Queensland has hampered accurate forecasting, raising calls for improved infrastructure to aid future planning.