The Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), North Burnett LDMG and the Bundaberg District Disaster Management Group (DDMG) are being regularly briefed by the Bureau of Meteorology with regards to the current weather situation.
In the previous 24 hours up to 8am, 63.8mm of rainfall has been recorded in Bundaberg after 13.2mm on Saturday.
This may result in river level rises for the Burnett River, Kolan River and Baffle Creek from Sunday through to Tuesday, and even Wednesday.
Parts of Bundaberg Region and North Burnett Region may experience minor to moderate flooding over the coming days, however based on weather forecasts provided no significant impacts are likely at present.
Minor to moderate flooding is possible at multiple locations along the Burnett River and tributaries over the next few days.
This includes moderate flooding at Mundubbera and Gayndah, and minor flooding at Bundaberg.
The Bureau cautioned that higher levels may be possible if heavier rainfalls occur.
Moderate flooding is also possible for the Kolan River and Baffle Creek.
While some minor to moderate flooding is expected, impacts of flooding to properties in both regions is not anticipated at this time.
Some areas may be impacted by localised heavy rainfalls, resulting in some flash flooding and road closures.
Residents and visitors should remain alert and continue to monitor the situation over the coming days.
People are encouraged to:
Watch the weather
Avoid driving through floodwater and remember – if it’s flooded, forget it
Monitor updates regularly via their local government disaster dashboard
Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings and forecasts issued by the Bureau of Meteorology
Secure loose items around homes and yards
Review personal emergency plans and ensure devices are charged
Check on neighbours, especially elderly or vulnerable community members
Get the latest weather warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=Queensland
