An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 8.39pm Saturday February 1 2025 by Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.
This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.
People in the following places must LEAVE BY MIDDAY (12 NOON) Sunday February 2:
- Cluden
- Hermit Park
- Idalia
- Oonoonba
- Railway Estate
- Rosslea
Water in the Ross River is rising fast and there will be dangerous and life-threatening flooding. Your life may be at risk.
You have until MIDDAY Sunday February 2 to evacuate safely. Prepare now and leave as soon as you can. Do not wait for further advice or emergency services to come to your door.
Listen to local radio or go to the Townville Emergency Management and Disaster Dashboard at disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au.
For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.
Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).
