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What suburbs were affected by Brisbane floods?
The low-lying areas of Rocklea and Tennyson in south-western Brisbane have been heavily impacted by flooding in Oxley Creek, which can be seen snaking across the pictures below. Rocklea markets, adjacent to the Oxley Common flood plain, once more vanished deep under floodwaters this week.
What towns were evacuated during the Queensland flood?
As well as Lismore, evacuation orders were in place in Murwillumbah, Brunswick Heads, Billinudgel, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby, Coraki and Southgate. The flood levee has been breached in Murwillumbah, and river levels there and in nearby Tumbulgum and Chinderah have already surpassed flood records from 2017 and 1974.
In what year was Brisbane hit with its largest flood?
1974
1974 Brisbane flood
| Victoria Bridge during flood | |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 January – 31 January 1974 |
| Location | Ipswich, Brisbane |
| Deaths | 16 |
| Property damage | A$980 million |
Where are the flood areas in Brisbane?
Some of Brisbane’s most flood-prone suburbs, including Coorparoo. Homes in Coorparoo, Newstead, Clayfield, Camp Hill, Paddington, West End, Taringa and Indooroopilly were among the worst affected. The maps, which have never been released in Brisbane, show how flooding affects every street in the city.
Which suburbs of Brisbane flooded 2022?
The Brisbane central business district (CBD) experienced flooding, as well as the inner city areas of South Bank and South Brisbane, Milton, West End, and Newstead.
What suburbs flooded in Brisbane 2011?
The floodwaters affected the Bremer, Lockyer and Brisbane River systems, reaching heights that engulfed Ipswich, Goodna, Gailes, Karalee and suburbs of Brisbane.
Does the Clarence River flood?
The Clarence River reached the major flood level of 5.4m at the Prince Street gauge on March 24 and continued rising, eventually peaking at 6.56m later that night. The Clarence River peaked at a level of 5.1m on March 24 at Ulmarra with major flooding.
When was the last big flood in Brisbane?
January 2011
2010–2011 Queensland floods
| A woman trapped on the roof of her car awaits rescue during the Toowoomba flash flood | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 2010 – January 2011 |
| Location | Much of central and southern Queensland including Brisbane, Rockhampton, Gympie, Emerald, Bundaberg, Dalby, Toowoomba, Roma, and Ipswich |
When was Brisbane last flood?
Since European settlement there have been major floods in the following years: January 1841, March 1890, February 1893, February 1931, January 1974 and most currently January 2011 (view this timeline of the Brisbane River).
Has there been floods in Brisbane?
Queensland authorities estimate 15,000 properties sustained damage in the flooding, caused by a “rain bomb” weather system that dumped more than 1 metre of water on most of the city. The volume was roughly equal to 80% of Brisbane’s annual average rainfall.
Does Bowen flood?
Serious flooding occurs in the Queens Beach and Bowen delta areas and dwellings are at risk.
What date did Brisbane Flood 2022?
2022 Eastern Australia floods
| A pedestrian tunnel flooding in Tanah Merah, a suburb of south Brisbane | |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 February 2022 – 7 April 2022 |
| Location | South East Queensland, Wide Bay–Burnett, the Northern Rivers, Central Coast and Sydney |
| Deaths | 22 |
| Property damage | A$2.5 billion in Queensland alone |