Multiple warnings have been issued for the Gold Coast overnight due to widespread flooding across the city.
Residents and visitors are warned there is heavy to locally intense rainfall expected to continue today which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.
The following warnings were issued:
- Emergency flood warning too dangerous to leave at Luscombe, Yatala, Stapylton and Gilberton
- Emergency flood warning take action now to Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Valley and Elanora
- Watch and act flood alert to prepare now to Carrara, Benowa, Emerald Lakes, Clear Island Waters, Mermaid Waters and Merrimac
- Watch and act flood alert to prepare now for the entire Gold Coast
- Advice to prepare now for flood at Arundel, Biggera Waters and Labrador
The City urges all residents to stay-up-to date with emergency warnings through the City dashboard and via radio.
We ask that everyone stay out of floodwater. Do not drive or walk into floodwater.
Do not play in the floodwater or stormwater channels.
Three swift water rescues were conducted by the Queensland Fire Department overnight.
The City wants to reassure Gold Coasters we are working with Queensland Police, Queensland Fire and SES.
The City will continue to work with these agencies as a combined response to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the subsequent severe weather.
Additional crews will be sent to the Gold Coast over the coming days.
Heavy to locally intense rainfall is expected to continue today with the risk of intense rainfall expected to ease this morning. The City continues to monitor the situation as it changes.
In the six hours to 10.40pm on Sunday, 178mm was recorded at Wongawallan and 154mm was recorded at the Oxenford Weir.
There are still many trees, branches and powerlines down and a number of traffic lights at intersections are out.
Our City crews will be out this morning. if it is safe to do so, inspecting roads and bridges for damage before roads are reopened.
On Monday morning more than 67,000 properties on the Gold Coast remain without power. This is down from more than 140,000 on Saturday.
If you see a fallen powerline, report it immediately by calling Energex. Do not touch a fallen powerline directly or with another object.
The City opened Relief Centres on Monday. Their opening hours are 8am to 5pm.
Relief Centres can be used for charging of medical equipment and essential communications:
- Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium, Sports Drive, Runaway Bay
- Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters
- Pimpama Sports Hub, 139 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama
- Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Southport Nerang Road, Nerang
Queensland Health has advised if power loss results in a medical emergency, go to a nearby hospital immediately to receive care.
If it is not a medical emergency, and you just need power to charge your medical device, use all other options first. The hospital should be the last option for this circumstance.
