January 11, 2025
Emergency services were called to reports of vehicles stranded in flash flooding on Friday night, prompting the South Burnett Regional Council to issue a “Watch and Act” warning.
At 7:28pm, fire crews were called to Greenview Road at Wondai after reports of a vehicle caught in floodwaters but the occupants did not require assistance.
About 10 minutes later, emergency services were called to Merlwood after reports another vehicle had become caught in floodwater.
Again, no one required a rescue but fire crews helped the occupants to get assistance from the QAS.
A QAS spokesperson said paramedics transported a woman, aged in her 50s, to Murgon Hospital. Two other patients were assessed but declined transport to hospital.
Council issued the Watch and Act warning for flash flooding at 8:45pm, urging people to not drive unless necessary.
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The Bureau of Meteorology issued flood warnings for the Boyne River, Barambah Creek, Stuart River and Barker Creek at 8:30am on Saturday:
Moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Friday into Saturday has resulted in river level rises along the tributaries of the Burnett River catchment.
Along the Stuart and Boyne Rivers, minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Dunollie (near Mundubbera).
Along the Barker and Barambah Creeks, river levels are rising and minor to moderate flooding is occurring. Following an initial peak early Saturday morning, renewed rises above the minor flood level are possible at Stonelands from late Saturday morning.
A Flood Watch is current for the Dawson and Burnett Rivers and parts of Southern Inland Queensland.
Stuart and Boyne Rivers: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Dunollie. Minor flooding is occurring along the Stuart River at Proston. No recent river level observations are available for the Boyne River at Dunollie, however the river is estimated to be near the minor flood level (2.50 metres) and rising. The Boyne River at Dunollie may remain above the minor flood level (2.50 metres) during Saturday.
Barker and Barambah Creeks: Minor flooding is possible along the Barambah Creek at Stonelands. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barker Creek at Glenmore where river levels are rising. Minor flooding is occurring at Silverleaf Weir. Following an initial minor flood peak early Saturday morning, renewed rises above the minor flood level (8.50 metres) are possible along the Barambah Creek at Stonelands from late Saturday morning.
- External link: BOM website
