Advisory

Riverine Flood

Flood Warning for Pimpama and Coomera Rivers

BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated — read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.

Issued
10:36am Tue 19 May AEST
Applies from
10:36am Tue 19 May AEST 1.5h ago
Applies until
1:36pm Wed 20 May AEST in 1 day

Final Flood Warning for the Nerang and Coomera Rivers

From 10:36am Tue 19 May to 1:36pm Wed 20 May

RAINFALL EASING DURING TUESDAY AND CLEARING OFFSHORE BY EVENING, NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED

Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed across the Nerang and Coomera catchments since Sunday night. This caused elevated river and creek levels and areas of minor to moderate flooding. River and creek levels are now below the minor flood level throughout the catchments.

Rainfall amounts during Tuesday are expected to be much lighter than previous days, and rainfall is forecast to clear offshore later this afternoon and evening. No significant further river or creek level rises are expected.

  • River and creek levels are elevated but generally easing. No further flooding is expected along the Pimpama and Coomera Rivers. — Pimpama and Coomera Rivers
  • River and creek levels are elevated but generally easing. No further flooding is expected along the Nerang River. — Nerang River
  • River and creek levels are elevated but generally easing. No further flooding is expected along Mudgeeraba Creek. — Mudgeeraba Creek
  • River and creek levels are elevated but generally easing. No further flooding is expected along Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks. — Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks

Safety advice

Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.

Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.

Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.

Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.

For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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