3.30pm – safety:
Police are continuing to issue warnings to drivers to stay safe on the roads.
Aside form the “if it’s flooded, forget it” messaging, police say roads could be slippery and debris could be about due to the flooding, albeit minor to moderate.
Additional peaks are expected in some areas this evening, and dusk and into the night.
This creates an extra need to be wary, and to ensure travel is through safe areas.
3pm – flood update:
The Bureau of Meteorology says moderate flood levels are still likely at Wolffdene this evening, and possible at Beenleigh.
There will also be minor flooding possible at Maclean Bridge this afternoon, along with Parklands.
It’s not quite what we wanted to hear, but the Logan River continues to rise at Maclean Bridge – currently at 9.84, just below the minor flood level of 10m. It will be touch and go to see whether the level remains under the 10m point.
At Parklands, the level is at 2.19m and steady, which is below the minor flood level of 2.5m. Again, there remains a possibility waters could rise to that level.
The Albert River has been more aggressive, and renewed rises are still likely at Wolffdene as upstream flows arrive tonight.
That could take the level of the water to 8m which is around the “moderate” flood mark.
At Beenleigh, flood levels are at 4.12m and falling, but again may rise again to around 4.5m (moderate) due to upstream flows tonight.
Despite predictions that rain is less likely tonight, and unlikely tomorrow, a severe weather warning remains in place due to the flood implications.
1.30pm – sandbag adjustment:
The SES depot at Daisy Hill was scheduled to open until 8pm. However, with rain now easing along with the flood threat, it will close at 4pm.
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1.10pm – frustration:
Some locals are saying council should be more forthcoming with sandbags, despite flood levels not reaching those of previous larger floods.
They’re also asking why a number of roads which were flooded this morning weren’t included on the Logan disaster dashboard. For the record, council crews report incidents and flooding as they see it. Council also relies on the eyes of the community to help report impacted roads and areas. Council also has a camera network.
Beenleigh Showgrounds now has sandbags available, and as per Daisy Hill is BYO shovel.
Gail MacPherson says: 305mm since NY’s eve at Bethania near the river, and my rain gauge was overflowing this morning at 180mm, from when I emptied it with 125mm at 3pm yesterday afternoon.
12.30pm – Fore!
The aptly named Riverlakes Golf Course has become a little more challenging today:
12.20pm – waste disposal:
From Logan City Council: To assist with the clean-up, residents can dispose of storm-related waste at council’s transfer stations at no cost.
The Browns Plains transfer station is the preferred location and loads greater than two cubic metres must be taken there.
Council’s waste contractor Cleanaway continues to collect general, recycling and green waste wheelie bins where possible.
If a bin is missed, residents are advised to leave the bin out, if it is safe to do so, and it will be collected as soon as possible.
To report a missed bin go online to https://lccqld.com/reportit or call 3412 3412.
12.10pm – Logan City Council statement:
Logan City Council has released a statement confirming flooding won’t be anywhere near that of 2017 or 2022.
But there are more than 100 roads impacted, and SES has responded to 107 call outs in the past 24 hours.
Council parks closed today include:
- Doug Larsen Park (Beenleigh)
- Paradise Park (Forestdale)
- Acacia Park (Browns Plains)
- Greenwood Lakes Park (Forestdale)
- Eagleby Wetlands (Eagleby)
- Mundoolun Park (Mundoolun)
- Logan River Parklands (Beenleigh)
- Noyer Park (Mt Warren Park)
- Mt Warren Oval (Mt Warren Park)
- Gould Adams Park (Kingston)
12.10pm – from the mayor:
Mayor Darren Power praised Logan residents for their resilience in challenging times over the last 12 days.
“Since Christmas we’ve had storms, blackouts, a heatwave and now moderate flooding,” Cr Power said.
“I urge everyone to stay safe, stay at home if possible, and continue to heed the advice of emergency services and council. We will get through this if we continue to work together.”
Energex reports 2029 customers are without power across the City of Logan. Work is continuing to reconnect homes to the network or generated power.
The Mt Warren Sports and Fitness Centre is closed today due to reduce staffing levels because of local flooding.
11.10am – road flooding:
Dairy Creek Road at Buccan is now flooded and blocked, as is Wilson Rd and Alison Court.
Coorang Road and Stern Rd at Carbrook are blocked.
Flesser Rd, Chardon Bridge Rd, Plunkett Rd, Waterford-Tamborine Rd all blocked at Cedar Creek/Tamborine.
New Horizon Ave at Bahrs Scrub is blocked.
10.15am – storm assistance:
The state and federal governments will offer more help to businesses impacted by Christmas night storms.
Disaster Assistance and Essential Working Capital Loans are now available for affected small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profits to help repair and recover essential equipment, and for loss of income.
Freight subsidies are also being made available to primary producers.
To further measure the impacts of the SEQ weather event on small businesses, a new SEQ Natural Disaster Business Survey has been launched on the Business Queensland website (www.business.qld.gov.au).
Further information and applications:
Disaster Assistance Loans
Up to $250,000 for producers and small businesses and $100,000 for not-for-profits to repair or replace damaged assets like plant and equipment, to repair premises, or to replace stock and maintain liquidity.
Contact: QRIDA on 1800 623 946 or via www.qrida.qld.gov.au
Essential Working Capital Loans
Up to $100,000 for producers, small businesses and not-for-profits to allow for the continuation of operations, including paying wages, rents or rates, purchasing items such as fuel, fodder and water, or for the transportation of livestock and produce.
Contact: QRIDA on 1800 623 946 or via www.qrida.qld.gov.au
Freight subsidies
Up to $5000 for primary producers to assist with the movement of stock, feed, machinery, fuel, water, and building or fencing materials.
Contact: DAF on 13 25 23 or via www.daf.qld.gov.au
9.35am – flooded road:
Drews Road at Loganholme is now flooded.
9.30am – warning:
A reminder from authorities: When the rain stops, floodwaters will continue to rise due to run-off and upstream flows. This is likely to occur until at least lunch time today.
Another flood level update is expected to be released by the Bureau of Meteorology at 3pm today.
9.15am – road closed:
Kurrawong Drive at Marsden has gone under. Best to avoid the area.
9am – road closed:
This is Schmidt’s Creek at Schmidt’s Road, Logan Reserve. If it’s flooded, forget it. And this road is certainly flooded.
8.45am – flood update:
There are some good signs from the latest flood updates from the Bureau of Meteorology, released just now.
While Beenleigh and Wolffdene are both expected to see flooding rise to “moderate” levels late this morning, the weather seems to be easing and peak levels are lower than those of major flooding.
“Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Logan-Albert catchment during Monday and into Tuesday,” the bureau update says.
“This is causing rapid creek and river level rises.”
A severe weather warning remains current for heavy rainfall.
“Further heavy rainfall is possible across the Logan-Albert catchment for the remainder of Tuesday. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.”
The Albert River at Wolffdene is currently at 7.85m and steady, just below the moderate flood level. Renewed rises are likely along the Albert River at Wolffdene as upstream flows arrive. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) late Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 4.12 metres and rising, with minor flooding. The Albert River at Beenleigh may reach the moderate flood level (4.50 m) late Tuesday morning.
8.30am – weather:
More good news. There is virtually no rain forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday) or Thursday.
Today’s forecast is for a top of 27 degrees: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, becoming less likely this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
8.20am – flood comparison:
Here’s another comparison, this time not nearly as positive. It’s at Miller Road Bridge, Logan Village:
5pm yesterday:
8.15am this morning:
8am – fire:
We don’t have a lot of information, but there seems to have been a fire at a building on Mount Warren Boulevard last night. Queensland Ambulance says the fire was around 10.30pm, and nobody was injured.
7.55am – power:
Spare a thought for the 1500 or so homes still without power after the Christmas night storms. Energex crews are working hard to get them back on, but Friday – the energy provider says – looks like the time most will be restored.
Many homes are working on generators.
7.50am – roadblocks:
Lanes are now blocked along Waterford-Tamborine Rd at Logan Village. Motorists are warned not to drive in flood waters. Motorists are also asked to take caution at the Pacific Motorway onramp at Loganholme, and also the offramp at Burchill St.
7.45am – river levels:
While it’s no time to become complacent – and the trend is certainly not great – this graph might provide some comfort. It shows the levels of the Logan River at Maclean Bridge. This is live as of 7.11am and shows that levels were actually higher last week. Don’t however, expect it to stay that way, as the weather bureau is expecting more water to run into the river this morning.
7.30am – disaster centre open:
Remember, a Community Recovery Hub is open at Jimboomba Library and Community Centre on Honora St.
It will be open from 9am-4pm and managed by state government employees.
It is designed to provide a place for residents to talk to support and Community Recovery staff, receive referrals for community and government agencies, apply for hardship grants and receive insurance information.
7.10am – comparison:
Here’s an interesting, if not encouraging, comparison of flood levels at Luscombe Bridge, Wolffdene. Despite overnight rain, the morning picture shows levels have definitely lowered since 5pm yesterday. The bad news is that weather experts say the levels are again likely to rise today as upstream surges flow into the river.
5pm yesterday:
7am today:
7am – sandbag update:
Sandbags will be available, but it’s BYO shovel today from 8am-8pm, Daisy Hill State Emergency Services (SES) Depot, 26-36 Winnetts Rd, Daisy Hill.
Sandbags are not available at all Logan City Council depots. Sand and bags will be provided but people need to bring their own shovels.
If it is not possible to visit the depot and it is an emergency contact the SES on 132 500 to make alternative arrangements.
6.40am – contact us:
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6.30am – road closures:
Not too many additions to road closures from overnight as yet, but we expect more to be added as they’re reported to council this morning.
Notable additions overnight were Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd at Wolffdene which was blocked at 3am this morning; Paradise Road at Forestdale; and the Pacific Motorway offramp at Loganholme were also added as closures early this morning.
6am – summary:
Torrential overnight rain has people in the City of Logan bracing for their third major flood in less than a decade.
Rain is expected to ease today with weather bureau predictions looking at an extra 100mm to the already relentless downpour of the previous 24 hours.
Flood warnings are in place for Wolffdene and Beenleigh this morning, with rising river and creek levels expected to hit the “moderate” range.
There was some good news for people along the Albert River at Wolffdene late last night when levels subsided almost a metre, to 7.1m, albeit still well above minor flood levels of 6m.
But that was expected to be temporary. Upstream flows were on their way overnight and further rises were likely after an overnight deluge.
The situation was similar at Beenleigh, with moderate flood levels of 4.5m expected to be reached early this morning.
A further update from the Bureau of Meterology is expected this morning, sometime after 8am. This will put overnight consequences further into perspective.
Logan City Council flood cameras were showing the rising floodwaters, but the city has so far escaped the impact of the two previous floods.
Hopes hinge on the degree of relentless downpours this morning, and into today. There is also the impact of upstream flows into both the Albert and Logan rivers.
Remember: If it’s flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
For disaster information, see Logan City Council’s dashboard.
