The SES has received 77 requests in the past 24 hours due to homes impacted by the rain and there are around 100 road closures reported across the Sunshine Coast region.
At 7.30am today (Monday 10 March) Sunshine Coast Council issued an emergency warning to residents for a flood watch and act – monitor conditions for minor and flash flooding on the coast.
Falls of over 400mm recorded across the Coast. This intense rainfall has led to widespread flash flooding, as well as localised rapid creek and river level rises in our hinterland areas.
More moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast to continue today, with further river and creek level rises expected into Tuesday.
Nambour is experiencing flooding throughout the town with Bli Bli Road, Lind Lane, Short Street, Coronation Avenue, Blackall Terrace, Nambour connection Road, Hospital Road, and Florence Street closed, and businesses inundated.
Council is monitoring the conditions, however heavy-to-locally-intense rainfall is forecast, which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.
It’s already being seen throughout the Nambour, West Woombye, Palmwoods, Maleny, Mapleton, Eumundi and Eudlo catchment areas.
Please do not drive unless essential. Don’t be afraid to pull over somewhere safe and wait until the storm passes.
Be aware there are roads that are potentially flooded that may not yet be sign-posted. Allow extra time for an alternative route.
For a current list of roads closures visit Disaster Hub Sunshine Coast.
Power outages
There have been a number of power outages in our region impacting properties at Nambour, Montville, North Maleny, Peachester, Stony Creek, Royston and Doonan.
For power outage information, visit Energex.com.au.
Places of Refuge
Council is reviewing the remaining two places of refuge at Nambour and Caloundra, with a view to winding down operations this afternoon, subject to the evolving conditions.
Waste collection
Council will provide an on-demand residential collection service for critical hygiene-related needs for those who missed last week’s service. This will be for extreme circumstances and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Residents are encouraged to visit the ‘Report a missed bin’ page on Council’s website and complete the ‘Empty my bin form’ to communicate the urgency or hazardous nature of their request.
Council’s refuse tips reopened on Monday, March 10, with the exception of Nambour due to flooding, and will be free for residential properties directly impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred for disposal of storm-damaged household general waste and green waste, until COB Sunday, March 16.
Please stay indoors and wait until the potential for flash flooding has passed.
Keep up to date at Disaster Hub Sunshine Coast.
Council customer service
Customer service counters in Caloundra and Maroochydore are open, while Nambour is closed until further notice.
Due to the recent weather conditions, Council is experiencing a high volume of calls. Please be patient as we work to assist everyone as quickly as possible.
Library Services
The Nambour, Beerwah, Kenilworth libraries and the Mobile Library are closed today (Monday 10 March) due to flooding.
The Beerwah Meeting Place is also closed.
Reservations ready for pickup will be available once we reopen. Customers should keep library items at home until it is safe to return them.
School closures
For up-to-date information on current school closures please check the Emergency education facility closures.
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 or emergency, call (07) 5475 7272 or 1300 007 272.
If you require urgent SES assistance please contact SES at 132 500 or log a request for the SES app: 132500.qld.gov.au/ses-webapp/
