An Emergency Alert message has been issued for Sunshine Coast on Monday morning.
The Flood Watch and Act message from the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group follows intense rainfall which has fallen across the Sunshine Coast Council area leading to flash flooding.
Queensland Police are advising people to not drive unless necessary, move to higher ground away from floodwater and not to enter floodwaters.
Sunshine Coast Council Local Disaster Management Group Coordinator Bill Haddrill said intense rainfall was recorded over the Sunshine Coast Hinterland from Eumundi to Maleny.
“In the previous 24hrs Diamond Valley received the highest total of 393mm which is a significant amount of rain for this area,” Mr Haddrill said.
“Overnight (last 12 hours) we saw 303mm at Woombye, 296mm of rain recorded in Mooloolah Valley, 284mm in Palmwoods, 267mm in Nambour, 224mm in Maleny and 218mm for Yandina.
“There are flood warnings in place with the eastern side of the Hinterland experiencing localised flooding affecting Nambour, Palmwoods and Eudlo area particularly, with the potential for it to strengthen to moderate flood warnings.
“Currently there are 48 roads across our region that are impacted and we can expect more to be affected as conditions can change rapidly with more rain predicted for today.
“Driving during these conditions is extremely dangerous, even if they are familiar routes, and flooded roads can be deadly.
“Slow down, drive to the conditions, and always obey road closure signs.
“Remember, ‘if it’s flooded, forget it!’.
“We will continue to monitor the conditions today and provide updates on these areas of flooding.”
To find out what roads are closed or flooded, and to stay up to date, visit Disaster Hub Sunshine Coast.
For more information:
Follow our local Council disaster dashboard.
Listen to your local ABC radio 90.3.
Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall, and river heights at the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
Check road closures at the QLD Traffic website or for phone service call 131 940.
Check disruptions to public transport at the Translink website.
To report a Council-related urgent matter call 5475 7272 or 1300 007 272.
If you require SES assistance phone 132 500 or log a request at 132500.qld.gov.au/ses-webapp/
