South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) update #3
The LDMG has been advised that the region is expecting to be impacted by increased rainfall and possible flash flooding over the next 24 hours, with falls of 100mm to 150mm possible overnight.
Some creeks and rivers are expected to drop in the next few hours even below some bridge levels, however current modelling shows that the level of Barambah Creek is currently similar to those experienced in January. If intensive rainfall occurs tonight Barambah Creek levels could rise a further 1.5m or possibly higher depending on the rainfall event.
At this stage, it is expected that Bjelke-Petersen Dam will continue to spill and may reach 125% and is controlled under normal dam operating conditions. With the additional rain and spill from Bjelke-Petersen Dam, roads along Barambah Creek particularly access to Murgon and Cherbourg via the Burnett and Bunya Highways are expected to be cut until sometime Monday.
Heavy rainfall is also likely to affect a number of catchments across the region including Barkers Creek, Stuart River and Boyne River.
All residents in the South Burnett should continue to watch rainfall and flood warnings particularly along creek and river systems on the BOM Website http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/
If assistance is required please contact the SES on 132 500 and in an emergency contact 000.
Remember, water levels may change quickly across the region over the next 36 hours and if it’s flooded forget it.
