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Higher levels of rainfall now expected on Sunshine Coast

With the Bureau of Meteorology now advising increased rainfall predictions for the Sunshine Coast, council is urging the community to avoid unnecessary travel and never drive through flood waters. The State Government has directed that all schools in the region are to be closed today.

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With the Bureau of Meteorology now advising increased rainfall predictions for the Sunshine Coast, council is urging the community to avoid unnecessary travel and never drive through flood waters.

The State Government has directed that all schools in the region are to be closed today, with parents asked to collect their children if they have already been dropped off at school.

Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Coordinator Andrew Ryan said the LDMG – comprised of council and emergency agencies – had moved to ‘stand up’ level, meaning it had activated to assist where needed.

“We’re expecting 200mm of rainfall across the region, with areas in the hinterland expected to receive 400mm or more this evening,” Mr Ryan said.

““With that level of rainfall, flash flooding is very likely so people need to be prepared and be careful to check for road closures on our Disaster Hub website.

“Destructive wind gusts are also very possible and it’s likely there will be a storm surge of 500mm, with localised tidal inundation possible tonight (Thursday).

“We expect road conditions to be hazardous, with water over local low lying roads, and tree and vegetation damage, so please stay off the roads if you can.

“If travel is unavoidable, remember to never drive through flood waters and make sure children do not play near flood waters – these are the two most dangerous things you can do in flash flooding events.”

You should:

  • Avoid unnecessary travel on Thursday, due to expected hazardous road conditions. If travel is unavoidable, remember to never drive through flood waters.
  • Visit council’s Disaster Hub at www.disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for all the information you need to be prepared before, during and after severe weather including how to plan an emergency kit, weather warnings, road closures, airport information and news updates.
  • Move your car under cover or away from trees.
  • Secure loose outdoor items.
  • Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
  • Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
  • Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
  • Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.

Pre-filled sandbags are available from SES depots from 9am today:

  • SES Caloundra Depot, Ulm Street South, Caloundra
  • SES Nambour, Old Woombye Depot, 38-70 Woombye Palmwoods Road, Woombye
  • SES Maroochydore, Elizabeth Daniels Park, Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim
  • SES Coolum, Cnr. Sunrise Avenue & Elizabeth Street, Coolum
  • SES Kenilworth, 1 Margaret Street, Kenilworth
  • SES Maleny, Cattle Pavillion, Maleny Showgrounds, Stanley River Road, Maleny

Further updates will be issued as required, until the weather system no longer poses a threat to our region.

Emergency numbers

For life threatening emergencies call 000

Emergency help in storms and floods SES 132 500