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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 2:44 pm Sunday, 31 December 2017.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:40 pm, a very dangerous thunderstorm was detected on the weather radar near Highvale, Samford and Lake Manchester. The very dangerous thunderstorm is forecast to affect Strathpine, the D'Aguilar Ranges and Lake Samsonvale by 3:10 pm and Narangba, Dayboro and Burpengary by 3:40 pm.

Damaging to destructive winds, large to very large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely with this very dangerous storm.

Other severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beaudesert and Esk. They are forecast to affect Gatton, the area northwest of Esk and Toogoolawah by 3:10 pm and Kilcoy, the area west of Kilcoy and Mount Kilcoy by 3:40 pm.

Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

4cm hail has been reported near Grantham.

3cm hail has been reported near Allora.

71mm of rainfall has been recorded in the 60 minutes to 2.10 at Camp Hill Rd (50km southwest of Laidley)

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset, Dalby, South Burnett and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 2:06 pm Monday, 1 January 2018.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Elgin Vale and the area northwest of Jimna. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the area southwest of Gympie, the ranges between Gympie and Murgon, Borumba Dam, the ranges north of Jandowae and the Amamoor Range northwest of Kenilworth by 2:35 pm and Gympie, the area south and southeast of Gympie, Kandanga and Amamoor by 3:05 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

A 96km/h gust was recorded at Dalby at 1.31pm.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 12:49 pm Tuesday, 2 January 2018.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Boonah, the area northwest of Warwick, the area north of Warwick, the area west of Kilcoy and the area south of Kingaroy.



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http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21035.shtml

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 4:22 pm Monday, 19 February 2018.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Maryvale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast to southeast. They are forecast to affect Haden by 4:55 pm and Oakington, Cunninghams Gap, the area west of Toogoolawah, the area between Crows Nest and Cooyar and the area north of Crows Nest by 5:25 pm.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

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10th March 2018

   
Media Release
JOINT STATEMENT

Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Minister for Communities and Minister for Disability Services and Seniors
The Honourable Coralee O'Rourke

Grants and Qld Govt support now available to people impacted by NQ flooding

Financial assistance and support services are now available to residents directly affected by flooding in parts of North Queensland over recent days.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the North Queensland flooding event had caused inundation to properties and businesses, particularly across the Hinchinbrook region.

"Queensland Government Ready Reserve staff have been deployed to Townsville to lead community recovery efforts, with more expected to be deployed over the coming days," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"Once the floodwaters recede in the worst-hit areas and it is safe to do so, we will send in our dedicated recovery workers to help affected individuals and families access financial assistance and support services that they will need to assist with their recovery.

Minister for Communities Coralee O'Rourke said people can download the Self Recovery app for information or to apply for grants, including Emergency Hardship Grants.

"Queenslanders affected by the flooding can easily apply for grants through the Self Recovery app or make an application through the Community Recovery online portal at www.communityrecovery.qld.gov.au," Mrs O'Rourke said.

"Residents without internet access can ring the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 to get information or apply for grants and access to support services over the phone.

"The Self Recovery app, online portal and the hotline are vital in times of disasters to provide access to the latest information, grant applications and referrals for community organisations and other government agencies."

The suburbs and towns activated are:

    Ingham
    Lucinda
    Halifax
    Bemerside
    Macknade
    Gairloch
    Cordelia
    Foresthome
    Trebonne
    Victoria Plantation
    Braemeadows
    Taylors Beach
    Forrest Beach
    Blackrock
    Orient
    Coolbie
    Bambaroo
    Yuruga
    Helens Hill
    Toobanna
    Peacock Siding
    Wharps
    Upper Stone
    Mount Fox
    Wallaman
    Lannercost
    Hawkins Creek
    Long Pocket
    Dalrymple Creek
    Abergowrie
    Garrawalt

Mrs O'Rourke said face-to-face support would be available in the affected areas as soon as possible once roads opened and floodwaters subsided.

"We know that many people affected by this flooding event will need Emergency Hardship Grants to help meet their immediate needs," she said.

"Eligible applicants can receive $180 per person, up to $900 for a family of five or more, to replace essential items like food, clothing and medications or to help cover the costs of alternative accommodation if they can't live at home."

Other grants such the Essential Household Contents Grant, Structural Assistance Grant and Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Grant are also available to eligible residents who are uninsured and have experienced certain loss or damage following this disaster.

Financial assistance is available through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).

People who are experiencing hardship due to this flooding should contact the Community Recovery Hotline of 1800 173 349 or go to www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies for further information.

ENDS

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http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2018/rair/ro-2018-007/

ATSB

The ATSB is investigating an encounter with flood waters by Train 6792 at Little Banyan Creek, Tully, Queensland, on 7 March 2018.

At about 0615 on 7 March 2018, an Aurizon freight train, designation 6792, was travelling south on approach to Tully in far-north Queensland. The driver of the train had observed flood waters in the area and was reporting the matter to a train controller in Townsville when the driver noticed water over the bridge at Little Banyan Creek. The driver applied the brakes in an effort to stop the train ahead of the flood waters, but the train entered the water and stopped on the bridge.

As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview the rail traffic crew, analyse data logger information and gather evidential material relating to procedures and flood-water preparedness.

A final report will be released at the end of the investigation.

Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify those affected and seek safety action to address the issue.

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I have heard that there is security camera footage showing the bow wave from the locomotive going over the windscreen!

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Sunshine Coast Council Area.

Issued at 2:07 pm Monday, 8 October 2018.

Weather Situation:

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Maleny and Montville.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast.

They are forecast to affect Palmwoods and Nambour by 2:35 pm and Mapleton and Yandina by 3:05 pm.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and parts of Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Southern Downs, Western Downs, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 1:22 pm Sunday, 21 October 2018.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Dalby, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, the area southwest of Toowoomba, the area southeast of Dalby, southern Lake Wivenhoe, Bowenville, Lowood and the NSW border.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast.

They are forecast to affect Beaudesert, Toowoomba, the area northwest of Toowoomba, the area east of Dalby, the area northeast of Dalby and the area north of Dalby by 1:55 pm and Gatton, Strathpine, Redcliffe, Caboolture, the area north of Toowoomba and Bell by 2:25 pm.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

106km/h wind gust was reported at Toowoomba at 1:20pm

91km/h wind gust was reported at Oakey at 1:10pm

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in Ipswich and parts of Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Toowoomba and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 6:22 pm Thursday, 25 October 2018.

Weather Situation:

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Boonah and the area northwest of Toowoomba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Harrisville, Peak Crossing and Haden by 6:55 pm and Ipswich, Rosewood and Cooyar by 7:25 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

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