Monday flood watch and road closure live blog here.
10.40pm: Prime Minister visits
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Federal Minister for Emergency Management Senator Jenny McAllister visited the Logan City Council’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre today.
10.35pm: River levels
Bom has issued their latest river levels for the Logan and Albert rivers.
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is currently at 11.04 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (10.00 m). With forecast rainfall, the Logan River at Maclean Bridge may reach the moderate flood level (13.50 m) early Monday. Higher levels are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Logan River at Waterford is currently at 6.05 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (6.00 m). With forecast rainfall, the Logan River at Waterford may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Higher levels are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Logan River at Parklands is currently at 3.64 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.50 m). The Logan River at Parklands is likely to reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Higher levels are likely with continued heavy rainfall.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 5.47 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.50 m). The Albert River at Beenleigh is expected to reach the major flood level (5.50 m) late Sunday evening. With continued heavy rainfall, the river level may reach around 6.00 metres overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding. Higher levels are possible with continued heavy rainfall.
The next update for river levels is due at 12am.
10.30pm: Weather update
Rain continues to fall across Logan and a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Logan.
BoM has also said that 102 mm of rain was recorded at Carbrook over a 3 hour period.
6.51pm: Water supply
Water supply is good. Reservoirs in Logan are mostly running on generators, with some having power restored. Council is providing fuel to ensure water supply continues.
6.45pm: Energex and power
Because the wind has come down, Energex are now able to get out and do the work around Logan.
Worse case scenario until power can be restored to some of Logan is a maximum 7 days.
Energex has deployed half of their crews for the Southside region are in Logan.
Tomorrow their website will have an update for specific suburbs and the date the power will return.
6.43pm: From Mayor Jon Raven’s live – rain/flooding
Rainfall for the 24 hours from 9am was forecast 200-250mm and we are on target for that, with less than 50mm forecast for Monday. This is good news.
Based on current modelling we are expecting a moderate flood in the Logan River as it runs through our city. Which is much less than what we had in 2022 (which was well above the major).
Logan Reserve Road has water on the road and will be closed for a number of days until the Logan River falls below 4m
6.00pm: Australian Idol – Jake Whittaker
Something a bit different from the flood and rain news.
Stockleigh’s Jake Whittaker will be performing on Channel 7 tonight in the Australian Idol Top 12.
If you have power and reception, tune in from 7pm tonight and support a Logan musician.
5.55pm: BoM update – Floods
Flood levels are continuing to rise in the Logan and Albert rivers, with a chance we reach moderate and major flood levels.
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is currently at 8.99 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (10.00 m). The Logan River at Maclean Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. With forecast rainfall, the river level may reach the moderate flood level (13.50 m) during Monday.
The Logan River at Waterford is currently at 5.25 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Logan River at Waterford may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. With forecast rainfall the river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) during Monday.
The Logan River at Parklands is currently at 3.09 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.50 m). The Logan River at Parklands is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Albert River at Wolffdene is currently at 8.85 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (8.00 m). With further intense heavy rainfall, the Albert River at Wolffdene may reach around the major flood level (10.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 4.92 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.50 m). With further intense heavy rainfall, the Albert River at Beenleigh may reach around the major flood level (5.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
5.43pm: Power outages
Energex says there are still 31,000 homes in Logan without power.
This has been fluctuating the last couple of days and with rain still falling, this could increase again.
5.25pm: Catholic education closures
Here is a list of current catholic education closures in Logan for tomorrow.
In alphabetical order:
Emmaus College (Jimboomba)
San Damiano College (Yarrabilba)
St Clare’s Primary School (Yarrabilba)
St Edward the Confessor School (Daisy Hill)
St Francis College (Crestmead)
St Joseph’s Tobruk Memorial School (Beenleigh)
St Paul’s School (Woodridge)
The Centre Education Programme (Kingston)
Trinity College (Beenleigh)
5.23pm: Independent school closures
Here is a list of current independent school closures in Logan for tomorrow.
In alphabetical order:
Arethusa College (Springwood)
Australian International Islamic College (Logan Reserve)
Bethania Lutheran Primary School (Bethania)
Calvary Christian College (Carbrook)
Calvary Christian College (Springwood)
Canterbury College (Waterford)
Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre (Carbrook)
Faith Christian School of Distance Education (Woodridge)
Groves Christian College (Distance & Kingston Campuses)
Hills International College (Jimboomba)
Indie School – Logan (Browns Plains)
John Paul College (Daisy Hill)
Kimberley College (Carbrook)
King’s Christian College (Chambers Flat)
Ohana College (Meadowbrook)
Parklands Christian College (Park Ridge)
St Philomena School (Park Ridge)
The BUSY School (Shailer Park)
Y Schools Queensland – Logan (Kingston campus)
5.20pm: State school closures
Here is a list of current state school closures in Logan for tomorrow.
In alphabetical order:
Beenleigh Special School
Beenleigh State High School
Beenleigh State School
Berrinba East State School
Boronia Heights State School
Browns Plains State High School
Browns Plains State School
Burrowes State School
Camira State School
Carbrook State School
Chatswood Hills State School
Corymbia State School
Crestmead State School
Daisy Hill State School
Eagleby South State School
Eagleby State School
Edens Landing State School
Everleigh State School
Flagstone State Community College
Flagstone State School
Greenbank State School
Greenslopes State School
Harris Fields State School
Jimboomba State School
Kimberley Park State School
Kingston State College
Kingston State School
Logan City Special School (including Charles Avenue Campus)
Logan Reserve State School
Logan Village State School
Loganholme State School
Loganlea State High School
Mabel Park State High School
Mabel Park State School
Marsden State High School
Marsden State School
Mount Warren Park State School
Park Ridge State High School
4.51pm: School closure update
At 5pm we will monitor what schools remain closed in Logan.
At this stage, based on the Queensland Government school closure website, it is all schools.
This could change.
3.28pm: Flooded road closures
Here is an updated list of current flooded roads.
Remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.
Bahrs Scrub
Bahrs Scrub Road / Park Lane – All lanes affected
Bangalow Circuit – All lanes blocked
Berrinba
Wembley Road – All lanes blocked
Logan Motorway – All lanes blocked
Buccan
Dairy Creek Road – All lanes blocked
Latimer Road – All lanes blocked
Burbank
Ford Road – All lanes blocked
Carbrook
Stern Road – All lanes affected
German Church Road – All lanes affected
Coorang Road – All lanes blocked
Chambers Flat
Derby Road – Lane or lanes blocked
Cornubia
West Coorang Road – All lanes affected
Wuduru Road – All lanes blocked
Carbrook Road – All lanes blocked
Crestmead
Green Road – Road closed to all traffic
Daisy Hill
Shailer Road – All lanes blocked
Eagleby
Distillery Road – All lanes affected
Fryar Road – All lanes affected
Eagleby Road – All lanes affected
Schmidt Road – All lanes affected
Greenbank
Backwater Road – Lane or lanes blocked
Holmview
Holmview Road – All lanes affected
Kingston
Marble Drive – All lanes blocked
Logan Reserve
Chambers Flat Road – All lanes blocked
Bayes Road – Lane or lanes reduced
Schmidts Road – Road closed to all traffic
Logan Reserve Road – All lanes blocked
Rossmore Road – All lanes blocked
Logan Village
Steele Road – All lanes blocked
Quinzeh Creek Road – All lanes blocked
Loganholme
Clarks Road – All lanes affected
Luscombe / Wolffdene
Beaudesert Beenleigh Road – Road closed to all traffic
Stanmore Road – Road closed to through traffic
Marsden
Third Avenue – All lanes blocked
Princess Street – All lanes affected
Redwood Street – Road closed to through traffic
Tamarind Street – All lanes blocked
New Beith
Olley Street – All lanes affected
East Tully Road – All lanes blocked
Park Ridge South
Granger Road – All lanes blocked
Stoney Camp Road – All lanes blocked
Rochedale South
Underwood Road – All lanes blocked
Parkwood Street – All lanes blocked
Slacks Creek
Lovell Street – All lanes blocked
Tamborine
Plunkett Road – All lanes blocked
Clutha Creek Road – All lanes blocked
Tanah Merah
Murrays Road – All lanes blocked
Waterford
Schneider Road – All lanes affected
Albert Street – All lanes affected
3.20pm: Storm warning
To make matters worse, a severe storm warning has just been issued for parts of Logan.
“Very dangerous thunderstorms likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near Logan Village and Amity Point,” a statement said.
The storm is forecast to affect Slacks Creek by 3.50pm.
3.15pm: BoM flood update
The latest update from the bureau is in, with rivers likely to rise overnight and into tomorrow morning.
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is currently at 8.99 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.00 m). The Logan River at Maclean Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) during Sunday evening. With forecast rainfall, the river level may reach the moderate flood level (13.50 m) during Monday.
The Logan River at Waterford is currently at 4.70 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Logan River at Waterford may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. With forecast rainfall. the river level may reach the moderate flood level (7.50 m) during Monday.
The Logan River at Parklands is currently at 2.74 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.50 m). The Logan River at Parklands may remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Albert River at Wolffdene is currently at 8.45 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (8.00 m). The Albert River at Wolffdene is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 4.62 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.50 m). The Albert River at Beenleigh is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
2.53pm: School closures
All schools in Logan will remain closed tomorrow, Monday 10 March.
For a full list of the schools closed, head to closures.qld.edu.au
2.45pm: ABC Brisbane down
ABC 612AM are currently unable to broadcast due to transmitter issues.
Tune your radio to 106.1FM in Brisbane to continue hearing important emergency coverage.
You can also listen to ABC Brisbane on DAB or the ABC Listen App.
2.40pm: Warm meals
The Islamic College of Brisbane will be providing warm meals from 4pm to 6pm today.
Located at 45 Acacia Road, Karawatha
2.31pm: Tips open
Landfill and transfer stations, except Carbrook, have been open since 1pm today.
Residents will be able to dispose of storm, flood and domestic waste free of charge.
If you have a larger load, more than the equivalent of 4 wheelie bins (2m³), council advises to take that to Browns Plains as it’s too big for the transfer stations.
Dumping will remain free until 5.30pm Sunday 16 March.
2.30pm: Connection issues
Just like most of Logan, MyCity Logan are battling power and connection issues.
We will try our best to keep you up to date with road closures and major news.
9.35am: Flood waters are a no go
Queensland Health has reminded residents to stay away from flood waters.
“Flood waters are often contaminated by human waste, agricutlure or industrial wastes, chemiclas or creepy crawlies like spiders and snakes,” a statement said.
There is a high risk of infection by coming into contact with polluted water or soil, which can lead to diarrhoea and vomiting, wound infections, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, and serious diseases like leptospirosis.”
Some tips to avoid infection:
💧 Wear solid boots or shoes (not thongs) if you must enter shallow water.
💧 Wear gloves when handling items contaminated by floodwater.
💧 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating and after contact with floodwater or soil.
💧 Wash any household items or areas, including hard surfaces like floors or paved areas, that were contaminated by floodwater.
9.25am: Disaster dashboard
A reminder to keep up to date with your area not only with us, but at Logan City Council’s disaster dashboard.
disaster.logan.qld.gov.au
9.05am: Current road closures
These roads are closed or have some lanes affected due to flooding.
Bahrs Scrub: Bahrs Scrub Road / Park Lane – All lanes affected
Buccan: Latimer Road and Dairy Creek Road – All lanes blocked
Burbank: Ford Road – All lanes blocked
Carbrook: Coorang Road, Stern Road, and German Church Road – All lanes affected or blocked
Cornubia: Carbrook Road, Wuduru Road, and West Coorang Road – All lanes blocked or affected
Crestmead: Green Road – Road closed to all traffic
Daisy Hill: Shailer Road – All lanes affected
Eagleby: Schmidt Road, Eagleby Road, and Fryar Road – All lanes affected
Holmview: Holmview Road – All lanes affected
Logan Reserve: Rossmore Road and Chambers Flat Road – All lanes blocked; Bayes Road – Lane reductions; Schmidts Road – Road closed
Logan Village: Steele Road and Quinzeh Creek Road – All lanes blocked
Loganholme: Clarks Road – All lanes affected
Luscombe / Wolffdene: Beaudesert Beenleigh Road – Road closed; Stanmore Road – Closed to through traffic
Marsden: Tamarind Street, Redwood Street, Princess Street, and Third Avenue – Various closures and blockages
Rochedale South: Underwood Road – All lanes blocked
Waterford: Albert Street – All lanes blocked
8.57am: Current flood levels
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is currently at 8.39 metres and rising, below the minor flood level. The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) late Sunday morning. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (13.50 m) later on Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast heavy rainfall.
The Logan River at Waterford is currently at 2.90 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m). Minor flooding may occur along the Logan River at Waterford late Sunday. Further rises to the moderate flood level (7.50 m) may occur during Monday with forecast heavy rainfall.
The Logan River at Parklands is currently at 1.34 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.50 m). The Logan River at Parklands may exceed the minor flood level Sunday afternoon. Further rises possible with forecast heavy rainfall.
Moderate flooding may occur along the Albert River.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 1.32 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level (3.50 m). Minor flooding may occur along the Albert River at Beenleigh from late Sunday morning. Further rises to the moderate flood level (4.50 m) are possible with forecast heavy rainfall.
8.30am: Good Morning
We are currently witnessing some heavy rainfall across parts of Logan which has caused some road closures across the city.
Energex have updated that there are currently 44,000 homes without power.
