Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:50 pm EST on Tuesday 4 March 2025

Flood Watch Number: 2

WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING WITH SIGNIFICANT LOCALISED FLOODING LIKELY LATER THIS WEEK

Rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has the potential to cause major flooding along Queensland coastal rivers from Maryborough to the NSW Border.

Isolated flooding may develop from overnight Wednesday, with more widespread flooding likely from overnight Thursday into Friday, continuing into early next week.

The location of the heaviest rainfall and most severe flooding will depend on the track of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Heavy and locally intense rainfall is forecast from Wednesday over South East Queensland, as the Tropical Cyclone approaches the coast late on Thursday or early Friday. The heaviest rainfall will be south of the Tropical Cyclone track.

Catchments are dry to moderately wet across the Flood Watch area.

High tides and large waves are expected to increase the flood risk and impacts in low lying coastal areas.

Rapid river level rises and flash flooding are expected across many creeks, associated with the heaviest rainfall. Widespread minor to major riverine flooding is possible. Areas at risk will continue to be revised during the coming days.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Mary River

Noosa River

Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks

Pine and Caboolture Rivers

Upper Brisbane River

Lower Brisbane River(Including creeks in Ipswich and Brisbane)

Logan and Albert Rivers

Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html

Flood Safety Advice:
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

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