February 26, 2022
The South Burnett faces more rainfall and possible flash flooding over the next 24 hours, South Burnett Regional Council warned on Saturday evening.
The Local Disaster Management Group has been advised falls of 100mm to 150mm are possible overnight.
A South Burnett Regional Council spokesperson said some creeks and rivers were expected to drop in the next few hours, even below some bridge levels. However, current modelling shows that the level of Barambah Creek is currently similar to what was experienced in January.
“If intensive rainfall occurs tonight, Barambah Creek levels could rise a further 1.5m or possibly higher, depending on the rainfall event,” the spokesperson said.
“At this stage, it is expected that Bjelke-Petersen Dam will continue to spill and may reach 125 per cent.
“(It) is controlled under normal dam operating conditions.
“With the additional rain and spill from Bjelke-Petersen Dam, roads along Barambah Creek – particularly access to Murgon and Cherbourg via the Burnett and Bunya highways – is expected to be cut until sometime Monday.
“Heavy rainfall is also likely to affect a number of catchments across the region including Barkers Creek, Stuart River and Boyne River.
“All residents in the South Burnett should continue to watch rainfall and flood warnings particularly along creek and river systems on the BOM website
“If assistance is required please contact the SES on 13-25-00 and in an emergency contact 000.
“Remember, water levels may change quickly across the region over the next 36 hours and if it’s flooded forget it.”
UPDATE: The SBRC issued an Emergency Alert by telephone about 5:15pm to all residents in the region, advising that heavy rainfall and flash flooding were expected in the region this evening and overnight. Residents were urged to remain at home and stay off the roads until storms have passed. If it is unsafe, residents have been advised to move to higher ground.
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