Flood Warnings Span 3000km as More Rain Threatens Queensland

Queensland just can’t seem to catch a break from the rain, and it looks like there's more on the way. Flood alerts now stretch over 3000km of the state, and things aren’t easing up anytime soon.

According to Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines, the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne are set to dump another 50mm or more of rain over the next few days. That’s bad news for already-soaked catchments, meaning flooding will remain a major issue across central and western Queensland for the foreseeable future.

The flooding has been so widespread that it’s now spilling over into the Northern Territory and northern New South Wales. Meanwhile, in Queensland’s east, the Mary and Noosa rivers are still flooded, though water levels are finally starting to go down.

Yesterday’s rain wasn’t as intense, but some areas—like the Sunshine Coast and Noosa—still copped between 50mm and 80mm.

There is a bit of good news, though. Hines says that Dianne is moving fast, expected to cross Queensland in just 24 hours after making landfall later today. But it’s not just the rain to watch out for—damaging wind gusts are also in the mix.

And since the ground is already saturated, any extra rain will likely flow straight into the rivers, keeping Western and Central Queensland flooded for days—if not weeks to come.

If you’re in a flood-affected area, stay safe and keep an eye on updates.