Queensland, floods

One person dead, thousands evacuated as flooding grips North Queensland
A woman has died and thousands are under evacuation orders as intense rain and flash flooding grip large parts of North Queensland, particularly across Townsville and Ingham.Residents in affected areas were warned to be on alert for flooding and even crocodiles after more than 800mm was dumped in parts of the region across the weekend,
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?
Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue. Over the 48 hours to Sunday,
What's behind north Queensland's deadly floods?
The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate change is likely playing a role.
North Queensland floods spark mass evacuations and blackouts, more rain forecast
Rain is forecast to continue drenching soaked catchments around Ingham and Townsville for another day amid flooding that has already claimed one life.
One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains.
Flooding emergency impacting thousands across Queensland's north
Heavy rain and flash flooding is threatening homes and lives in Queensland’s north. A young driver has made a miraculous escape after his car slammed into a tree and burst into flames, south-east of Perth.
Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall has caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities are warning that flood waters could rise up to second-storey level in a situation they described as dangerous and life-threatening.
Thousands Urged to Higher Ground as Australia's Queensland State Battles Floods
North Queensland has large zinc reserves as well as major deposits of silver, lead, copper and iron ore, with Townsville a major processing centre for the region's base metals. In
Townsville residents prepare to evacuate the flood zone impacting far north Queensland
From the flood zone in far north Queensland. Townsville resident Amy Stevens says she's packed her bags and is ready to evacuate.
Chilling flood warning as thousands are urged to evacuate Aussie city
Residents in greater Townsville have been warned to leave by midday on Sunday as north Queensland continues to be smashed with rain.
Bureau of Meteorology warns north Queensland facing 'flood disaster' as torrential rain continues through the night
Authorities are warning the worst is yet to come for flooded parts of north Queensland, with three-day rainfall totals set to ...
Person dies after SES boat capsize in north Queensland floods as chilling warning issued
Thousands of North Queenslanders are being told to take shelter now after a week of torrential rain. The warning was issued for the Hinchinbrook Shire, directly north of Townsville, about 4.30am ...
North Queensland in the grips of a major flood emergency
North Queensland is in the grips of a major flood emergency after more than 24 hours of unrelenting rain in Townsville.
Cyclone threat looms as Bureau of Meteorology forecast shows potential for damaging storms across northern Queensland and northern WA
Queensland is on cyclone watch with three tropical lows a chance of developing in the coming days while another two have ...
Qld weather: One dead, 1000mm+ in 48 hours as major flood smashes North Queensland
Townsville residents have been set an evacuation deadline as they face possible “life-threatening” flooding up to the second storeys of buildings, with thousands ordered to leave their homes by midday ...
Full list: Schools closed as North Queensland floods worsen
Almost 100 schools are deemed unsafe for students to attend as flooding chaos hits North Queensland. The State Government’s ...