Mar 23, 2021 | Breaking News, Community, Weather

Roads and Schools closed

  • Scott Mayman is an award-winning radio presenter and journalist who has worked professionally in both Australia and in the United States and is also a Correspondent for CBS News Radio in New York.

The wet weather is causing problems on the roads.. with many closed due to flash flooding, while others are incredibly slippery.

There’s some relief however,   with the rain starting to ease on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo: Clr Scott Bannan with permission

Flood warnings remain in place for several creeks and rivers across the region,  including the Logan river which was still rising and now well over 11 metres.

As at 5pm on Tuesday afternoon,  18 area schools had declared they would be closed on Wednesday.  Click HERE to see the list of closed schools.

Logan City council has opened its Local Disaster Coordination Centre in response to the weather event.

The coordination centre will work with Logan City Council’s disaster management partners to ensure community safety and to protect Council assets.

Hundreds of millimetres of rain has fallen in parts of the city over the last few days and more storm activity is expected.

A major flood warning has been issued for the Logan River. A moderate warning remains in place for the Albert River.

Remember – If It’s Flooded, Forget It!

Residents near the Albert River in the suburbs of Eagleby and Beenleigh are advised to maintain an awareness of their surroundings and monitor water levels in their area.

Photo: Clr Scott Bannan with permission

Cusack Lane at Jimboomba is closed.

Other flooded roads include WaterfordTamborine Road at Belivah Creek and Luscombe Bridge.
River and creek levels at noon today were:
• Albert River rising
• Logan River rising
• Oxley Creek rising
• Slacks and Scrubby Creek elevated but steady
• Henderson Creek rising

 

A list of Logan City road hazards can be found HERE.

Click HERE for a list of Scenic Rim Roads that are closed.

Remember,  if you need urgent help you can contact the S.E.S. on 132-500.

 

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