We could see minor to moderate flooding across eastern and central Queensland, as a rain band continues to bring showers and thunderstorms to large parts of the state.
The upper trough is expected to move south, down the east coast from today, moving offshore late on Wednesday, while a surface trough is forecast to develop near the central Queensland coast from today, most likely between Carmila and Hervey Bay, and will enhance rainfall, winds, and seas in its vicinity.
The coastal trough will weaken from Thursday.
As a result, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch from late Tuesday, from Mackay down to northern New South Wales.
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is possible over the Flood Watch Area from the remainder of Monday until Wednesday, easing on Thursday.
Forecasters say there’s still uncertainty in the timing and location of the rainfall, although the coast and adjacent ranges are most likely to see the heaviest falls.
“Localised river level rises and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall, with isolated minor to moderate riverine flooding possible,” the warning reads.
“Due to the localised nature of the heavier falls, at this stage it is not possible to be more specific about the areas of highest flood risk.”
Catchments likely to be affected include:
– Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
– Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
(Riverine flooding not expected in Fitzroy or Mackenzie Rivers at this stage)
– Calliope River
– Boyne River
– Baffle Creek
– Kolan River
– Burnett River
– Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
– Mary River
– Noosa River
– Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
– Pine and Caboolture Rivers
– Upper Brisbane River
– Lower Brisbane River (including the Bremer River and Lockyer, Laidley and Warrill Creeks, excluding the lower Brisbane River itself)
– Logan and Albert Rivers
– Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
