Goondiwindi Region Flood Update #15 – Rural Properties - 3 December 2021

Many rural properties across the Goondiwindi Region have been managing cut roads, infrastructure damage, lost crops and stock and in some cases inundation over recent times.

For the eastern end of the region, the immediate flood threat has passed and they are now in recovery phase, however for the western end of the region the water is still on farm or on its way.

The Weir River to Giddi Giddi South has moderate to major flooding, with a slow easing of water levels along Wyaga and Yarrill Creeks.

The Weir River downstream of Giddi Giddi South is experiencing rising flood levels, varying from minor to major floods along the system. 

The Weir River at Talwood is rising and BoM is expecting it to reach major flood levels (4.0 m) during Sunday.

For the latest Bureau of Meteorology Warnings including specific warnings about individual River systems visit - Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au)

Our community remains concerned for rural properties owners, despite the resilience they often portray.  If you need assistance, please utilise the following services:

• Life threatening emergencies, and critical or serious situations – telephone triple zero (000)
• For help with rising flood waters contact SES – 132 500
• If you have been isolated for several days and need resupply of essentials contact Council on 4671 7400.
• For telephone counselling – Lifeline  13 11 14
• For a full list of community recovery resources -  https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/recovery-information

The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is also undertaking an assessment of, and responding to, impacts to agriculture.  If your agriculture property has suffered damages please send the following information to: Peter Broomhall via email Peter.Broomhall@daf.qld.gov.au  

• Impacts or reports of impacts to agricultural and animal industries
• Identify issue and any action taken
• Scale – give an indication of the size of the affected area / multiple properties
• Human impact - wellbeing

Council also reminds residents the importance of taking photos of any damage to their property for insurance purposes.

With the current isolation of many rural families, we also encourage a phone to call to neighbours and friends to see how they are going.