Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says schools across south-east Queensland will be closed on Monday and people are urged to work from home as the flooding situation worsens.
See how the day unfolded in our live blog.
Key events
- Emergency alert for Brisbane residents
- Brisbane River's flood peak revised from 'moderate' to 'major'
- More than 600 schools closed across Queensland
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken to the media in Brisbane about the unfolding disaster
- Here's what's happening with the drinking water
- Brisbane River levels to reach 3 metres
- Wivenhoe dam at 160 per cent
- Flood warning for the Upper Brisbane River Catchment
- Defence Force sending choppers to Lockyer Valley
- Man dies in Indooroopilly floodwaters
Live updates
By Phoebe Hosier
Evacuation centres across south-east Queensland
Brisbane:
- Sleeman Sports Complex, Old Cleveland Rd & Tilley Rd, Chandler.
- Kedron-Wavell Services Club, 21 Kittyhawk Dr Chermside
Moreton Bay:
- Webb Hall at Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe
- Dayboro Community Hall, 6 Bradley Street, Dayboro
- Beachmere Hub, Main Street, Beachmere
- Beachmere State School, 24-58 James Road, Beachmere
- Dayboro Showgrounds, 3512 Mount Mee Road, for caravans and campers
- Woodford Community Hall, 103 Archer Street, Woodford
- Caboolture Memorial Hall, 60 - 65 King Street, Caboolture
- Watson Park Convention Centre, 337 Old Gympie Rd, Dakabin
- Bribie Island Rec Hall, 156A First Avenue, Bongaree
- Samford Community Hall, School Road, Samford Village
- Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine
- Burpengary Community Hall, 101 Station Road, Burpengary
Ipswich:
- Ipswich Showgrounds at 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich
- Karalee State School, 77 Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee (Place of refuge, no facilities except toilets)
- Kruger State School, 170 Kruger Parade, Bellbird Park (Place of refuge, no facilities except toilets)
Sunshine Coast:
- Nambour Showgrounds
- University of Sunshine Coast Sports Stadium, 90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs
Logan:
- No evacuation centres open
Redlands:
- No evacuation centres open
By Daniel Colasimone
Where to find emergency assistance and information
- For emergency assistance, contact SES QLD on 132 500.
- If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
- Roads and bridges may be impacted by flash flooding. You can find more information here
- For the latest weather updates visit the Bureau of Meteorology
- Other emergency updates can be found at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
- If you're not sure what to do when there's a flood, here's the best way to plan
Listen to ABC Local Radio for regular updates:
- ABC Wide Bay on 100.1fm + 855am or stream online
- ABC Brisbane on 612am or online
- ABC Sunshine Coast on 90.3FM Nambour and Gympie 95.3FM or the live stream
By Luke Royes
Stay safe!
Thanks for keeping me company on the blog tonight, dear reader.
On behalf of my fellow bloggers from throughout today, we hope you have managed to stay safe and dry and that we've helped keep you up to date.
With our blog wrapping up you will continue to find updates as they happen along with the major events of Sunday in our story here, and of course we will be back early tomorrow with comprehensive coverage.
It's important to remember ABC Emergency will have all your latest alert information and if the situation becomes life threatening, call Triple Zero (000).
There are plenty of waterlogged roads across the region and they are likely to stay that way for a while — even if the rain has stopped — so please drive carefully. Until tomorrow (later today)…
By Luke Royes
Nearly there, Almost Home...
I travelled from Sydney to Brisbane today. My 4pm (AEDT) flight eventually left Sydney airport at 6pm (AEDT) and landed at Brisbane airport at 6:45pm (AEST). My husband couldn't pick me up from the airport because our property and car got inundated today and our car is a write off. Trains and buses were cancelled. An Uber home was going to cost $160, so I opted to join the ~200 person long queue for a taxi. Taxi drivers were refusing to take anyone Northside and were only headed to the City or Southside. Tensions were high and lots of frustrated, stranded travellers started abusing taxi drivers as they arrived.
Due to the kindness of a stranger, I made it to a friend's couch in Brisbane City at 10:45pm, after 4 hours of waiting in a queue. I hope that tomorrow I'll be able to make it home to the Redcliffe peninsula.
-Almost Home
By Luke Royes
Emergency alert issued for parts of the Gold Coast
In perhaps a further sign the weather system is heading further south, an emergency alert has been issued for Tallebudgera and Currumbin by the City of Gold Coast.
"Intense rainfall in coming hours may cause flooding in low lying areas in the Tallebudgera and Currumbin catchment," the alert said.
My friend Rooster here can back that up:
"Emergency text just received by Currumbin and Tallebudgera residents warning of flooding in low lying areas. Serious rainfall now occurring."
People should continue to monitor conditions as they are changing, it added.
By Luke Royes
Emergency alert issued for parts of the Gold Coast
In perhaps a further sign the weather system is heading further south, an emergency alert has been issued for Tallebudgera and Currumbin by the City of Gold Coast.
"Intense rainfall in coming hours may cause flooding in low lying areas in the Tallebudgera and Currumbin catchment," the alert said.
People should continue to monitor conditions as they are changing, it added.
By Luke Royes
By Luke Royes
Storm on the radar in Brisbane's southern suburbs, Logan
I'm coming to you live from the second bedroom of my place in Brisbane's south and there were some big crack of lightning a couple of hours ago.
It seems that system is sitting just south of here now.
By Luke Royes
Brisbane River flood level update
The Brisbane River is now expected to reach 4 metres on the morning's high tide.
Continued heavy to intense rain has fallen in the Brisbane River catchment over the past few hours.
The Port Office gauge passed the 'major flood' level earlier tonight.
Earlier predictions have been upgraded by 30 centimetres to 4 metres.
By Luke Royes
Northern NSW flood emergency
There's plenty happening just south of the border in terms of wild weather as well!
My colleagues in News South Wales have this report to give you some idea of the current situation and, of course, authorities down there are keeping people up to date.
ABC Emergency also has plenty of informtion to help keep everyone across the latest information in their area.
By Luke Royes
Emergency alert for Brisbane residents
As we reported earlier, Brisbane River in the city looks set to reach 3.7 metres on tomorrow morning's high tide.
Brisbane City Council has now advised that major flooding is likely "residents are urged to evacuate if required and stay out of flood water" in the following suburbs.
This BCC flood forecast page may also help you decide whether you think it's best to move to higher ground or not.
Check road conditions and plan your journey if evacuating.
See here for evacuation centre details and other up-to-date information.
For flood assistance contact the SES on 132 500 or in a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000) immediately.
By Luke Royes
School closures update
Almost 1,000 schools are now set to be closed for tomorrow. You can see the full list here.
Education Minister Grace Grace told the ABC there was also the potential for more closures on Tuesday as well, but communities will be updated tomorrow on that.
By Luke Royes
36,000 properties without power
Energex have just tweeted an update on the number of properties without power.
The electricty provider says when they're able to assess damage and plan the restoration, they'll share updates … but added "this will not be a quick undertaking".
By Luke Royes
Brisbane Airport update
Hi, any updates on Brisbane airport?
-Josh
Funny you should ask, Josh, I was supposed to make an airport run earlier tonight but a cancelled flight eliminated the need for that! Seems like flights are still coming in and out though.
However, Brisbane Airport says some roads to the airport are flooded. The terminal will remain open. Travel safe!
By Luke Royes
Elective surguries at hospitals delayed
South-east Queensland's extreme weather conditions have forced the deferral of non-urgent elective surgery and procedures scheduled for Monday at facilities in the Metro South Hospital and Health Service district, including the Princess Alexandra, Redland, QEII and Logan hospitals.
"This decision has been taken to minimise non-essential travel so as to ensure the safety of patients and staff," the health service wrote on its Facebook page.
"The health service is in the process of contacting patients who may be impacted by these changes.
"Patients are welcome to contact individual hospitals to clarify any changes to their scheduled appointments, surgeries and procedures."
Metro South said it anticipated "minimal disruption" to urgent care services such as maternity care, cancer care and renal dialysis.
Emergency departments continue to operate as normal.
A spokesman for Uniting Care told ABC Radio Queensland 612 they are also not doing elective surgery at the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane's inner-west.
By Luke Royes
The latest from Ipswich...
Sorrieah asked us earlier for a look at how the Ipswich community was faring.
Mayor Teresa Harding told us earlier the Goodna area was a big cause for concern. Here are some pictures.
Residents in Booval and Bundamba are also advised to be on alert. Be sure to keep across latest warnings from authorities.
By Luke Royes
How's South Bank going?
Thanks for keeping us up to date to this point, Phoebe! I made a brief cameo earlier but will be here for a few hours, sharing updates and helping to answer questions where I can.
Speaking of questions, Qlder has one...
How's South Bank going? You would have had a good view today and haven't seen any pics.
-Qlder
I regret to say things are worse than I could ever have imagined when I was there yesterday...
