Goondiwindi Region Flood Update #17 – Goondiwindi & West - 4 December 2021

The Macintyre River at Goondiwindi is currently peaking at below 10.5 m.

The Goondiwindi town levee has again protected the town from inundation.

The 24-hour quad bike levee bank monitoring will continue until after the peak has passed.

Council is utilising all available resources to assess and repair road damage across the region. Highway accessibility to and from Goondiwindi is expected early next week.

The LDMG will continue to monitor the situation across the region closely.

The Bureau of Meteorology have issued the following information for properties west of Goondiwindi.

Weir River to Giddi Giddi South - Major flooding is rising between Gunn Bridge and Giddi Giddi South. Moderate flooding is continuing to slowly ease along Wyaga and Yarrill Creeks.

Weir River downstream of Giddi Giddi South - Minor to major flood levels are rising along the lower Weir River between Surrey and Mascot.  The Weir River at Talwood was at 3.42 metres and rising at 6:00 pm Friday, with minor flooding. The Weir River at Talwood is likely to reach the major flood level (4.00 m) during Monday.

Some rural properties around the Yarrill Creek area have reported the highest water on record.

Over the weekend Council will continue supporting recovery efforts Inglewood.

Our community remains concerned for rural properties owners.  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 during business hours, or 4671 4671 outside of business hours.
• For telephone counselling – Lifeline  13 11 14
• For a full list of support services visit - https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/recovery-information

STAY INFORMED, BE AWARE, NOT ALARMED

Keep up to date with rainfall and river conditions: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld

For the latest road conditions and weather warnings for the Goondiwindi Region, visit http://dashboard.grc.qld.gov.au

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.