Certain hinterland regions within the Sunshine Coast Council area have experienced over 390mm of rainfall in just the past 24 hours.
With ongoing rainfall, our rivers, creeks, and drains are expected to swell and overflow due to the rising water levels. This is impacting roads and bridges across the region.
Bill Haddrill, Coordinator of the Sunshine Coast Council’s Local Disaster Management Group, reported significant rainfall across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, spanning from Eumundi to Maleny.
“In the previous 24hrs Diamond Valley received the highest total of 393mm which is a significant amount of rain for this area,” Mr Haddrill said. “Overnight (last 12 hours) we saw 303mm at Woombye, 296mm of rain recorded in Mooloolah Valley, 284mm in Palmwoods, 267mm in Nambour, 224mm in Maleny and 218mm for Yandina.”
“There are flood warnings in place with the eastern side of the Hinterland experiencing localised flooding affecting Nambour, Palmwoods and Eudlo area particularly, with the potential for it to strengthen to moderate flood warnings.”
“Currently there are 48 roads across our region that are impacted and we can expect more to be affected as conditions can change rapidly with more rain predicted for today.”
“Driving during these conditions is extremely dangerous, even if they are familiar routes, and flooded roads can be deadly.”
“Slow down, drive to the conditions, and always obey road closure signs.”
