Yeah its crazy hey, so much severe flooding in such a wide spread area, TV said this mornin they expect 80% of Emerald homes to go under, poor buggers, the highway is now open to gladstone so i'll be heading of early tomorrow.

good day,

im in Gracemere (just outside of Rocky).  Rocky has been cut now at the southern enterance.

went for a ride to Awonga Dam yesterday to see the over flow (impressive), but gee watch the road, some pot holes about (and big ones).

The water is definatly a lot higher in those pics, than what it was 2 years ago when i went out there for the floods for work, we have some people out there as well as other parts of the state helping out where they can.

Wow, photo's are amazing, I can't fathom what it must be like having never been through something like, touch wood.

Good luck to all those involved.

Hey guys
Can anyone tell me how much boyne island is affected, I have a mate there travelling oz in a bus with mrs & 2 kids & can't get in touch with him.
Cheers for any input in advance

been on the news up as far as China... say something like a billion dollars in damages in Queensland and a hike in coal prices expected...

 

btw nice pics Skulz

 Good to see your safe up there Rob...where did you get the pix from mate? Was you up in a blackhawk too?

It's NOT my fault !!!!!!!!

 

And they say the Qld floods cover an area the size of France & Germany combined. That should give non Aussies a fair perspective!

 

Yep, getting a fair bit of coverage in the USA as the area is bigger than Texas.

Just watching the images on the news, glad your family are ok Mads i feel for everyone up there

News link

AT least four people are confirmed dead, including two children, and up to 50 are missing after a massive wall of water carved a trail of devastation through Toowoomba and into the Lockyer Valley yesterday.

Can't believe what I'm seeing on the news, amazing isn't the right word to describe it, maybe devastating is.

Just read Bellingen has been cut in two by floods as well, can you confirm Flan?

 

A sad & scary tale there Ms. Daisy; and a frighteningly close call for your loved ones.

The speed and impact of the Toowoomba flood has amazed everyone who knows the place - that news footage reminds me of the Tsunami coverage from a coupla years ago; people looking in amazement at what is happening around them - almost surreal!

But anyone who's been to Toowoomba will be stunned by events there. How does it flood on top of a hill ?!

I'm in the Gold Coast hinterland and just one of many flooded in at present. Just sitting at home following the updates on the telly (between power cuts); to date I understand eight have died and more than 50 are missing around Toowoomba.

These State wide floods are the biggest disaster event Qld has seen in years and unfortunately it's not looking like slowing anytime soon.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 Edit:  Heavy Heart - Post in Silence.

Thanks for the update Mad, have been wondering if you're ok. 

Soooo very pleased you and your family are ok and like everyone am shocked and stunned at what I'm seeing and reading. 

 

 

ABC report and footage from Grantham, a Town downhill from Toowoomba:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/01/11/3110349.htm

 

That is a sad & scarey tale alright Madonna.
Michelle's parents live at Westbrook, away from the main mayhem but still had their house flooded & septic backed up into the house etc;

This whole deal makes me feel so bloody frustrated that i can't do more to help.

One offer i can make is a safe garage on high ground if anyone in the low lying Brisbane areas is worried about their bike.
I can squeeze 3 or 4 into the garage at a pinch. Serious offer by the way.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/wivenhoe-dam-gates-opened-wider-to-increase-flows-into-brisbane-river/story-e6freon6-1225985753811

Wivenhoe dam gates opened wider to increase flows into Brisbane River

 Caboolture this afternoon

 

 

 

Heading south down Moronfield road from King St

 

 

Caboolture Centenary Park

 

 

 

Footy field