FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA/ BRISBANE FLOODING
Jan 11th 2011, 2:30 am
#76
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by gmralston
Another danger is after high tide, when you have both the tide and swollen river flowing the same direction, to the sea, that could see boats break away from their moorings, and lots of debris, it will be that strong
It may be relatively calm in my neck of the woods but I'm still packing a bag or two and backing up all the family photos ... might take a wander down to the creek for a look see too.
Jan 11th 2011, 2:52 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Took this video this morning at 09:45.
Jan 11th 2011, 2:56 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by Steve2009
Any danger in Brisbane CBD? Girlfriend's work are now evacuating, partially because everyone has to move their cars. I'm a block over from them and have an important lecture at 2:30pm that I don't want to miss. High tide is 2pm.
Jan 11th 2011, 2:58 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
With apologies for being so geographically challenged, please can anybody tell me how Sherwood is doing? Got a friend there and been told it's at risk.
Ta.
Ta.
Jan 11th 2011, 3:04 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
This is so frustrating, the news in the UK are broadcasting nothing other that the shooting in America and we cannot get any of the australian news channels to play on the internet. We're having to make do with the updates that you guys and on Facebook are providing (thank you so much by the way). Its difficult being so far away while this is happening.
OH mum and dads phone lines are down. We did manage to speak to his sister a little while ago and she was on the way to get her mother in law in Caboolture but that looks like it might be totally isolated now, and we cant get through to her.
OH mum and dads phone lines are down. We did manage to speak to his sister a little while ago and she was on the way to get her mother in law in Caboolture but that looks like it might be totally isolated now, and we cant get through to her.
Jan 11th 2011, 3:15 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Ipswich has had 70mm of rain in the last 4 hours, and the heaviest stuff (which seems to be getting even heavier) now appears to be up smack bang over Somerset & Wivenhoe dams, they must surely be getting massive inflows as the rain is slow moving and almost constant. Keeps piling in from the NE as well. 
Jan 11th 2011, 3:18 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by Seasider
With apologies for being so geographically challenged, please can anybody tell me how Sherwood is doing? Got a friend there and been told it's at risk.
Ta.
Ta.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/g...3022068?page=3
Jan 11th 2011, 3:18 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by Seasider
With apologies for being so geographically challenged, please can anybody tell me how Sherwood is doing? Got a friend there and been told it's at risk.
Ta.
Ta.
Jan 11th 2011, 3:19 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by Kamie26
This is so frustrating, the news in the UK are broadcasting nothing other that the shooting in America and we cannot get any of the australian news channels to play on the internet. We're having to make do with the updates that you guys and on Facebook are providing (thank you so much by the way). Its difficult being so far away while this is happening.
OH mum and dads phone lines are down. We did manage to speak to his sister a little while ago and she was on the way to get her mother in law in Caboolture but that looks like it might be totally isolated now, and we cant get through to her.
OH mum and dads phone lines are down. We did manage to speak to his sister a little while ago and she was on the way to get her mother in law in Caboolture but that looks like it might be totally isolated now, and we cant get through to her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYUpkPTcqPY
you don't really want to know...
Jan 11th 2011, 3:21 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by Seasider
With apologies for being so geographically challenged, please can anybody tell me how Sherwood is doing? Got a friend there and been told it's at risk.
Ta.
Ta.
Sorry I can't be more specific I'm a little pre-occupied having looked at the creek backing onto our place ... much packing and backing-up photos
Jan 11th 2011, 3:31 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Sky News showed a large number of Bris Suburbs on Flood Alert, Sherwood was among them
Jan 11th 2011, 3:33 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Thanks all. Trying to get in touch with her.
Thinking of you all. xxx
Thinking of you all. xxx
Jan 11th 2011, 3:34 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by Kamie26
OH mum and dads phone lines are down. We did manage to speak to his sister a little while ago and she was on the way to get her mother in law in Caboolture but that looks like it might be totally isolated now, and we cant get through to her.
Jan 11th 2011, 3:39 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
This is terrible. Just terrible.
Stay as safe as you can everyone.
Thinking of you all over there.
BEVS
Stay as safe as you can everyone.
Thinking of you all over there.
BEVS
Jan 11th 2011, 3:42 am
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Re: FLASH FLOOD WARNING DOWNSTREAM FROM TOOWOOMBA
Originally Posted by DeadVim
I have a friend there and he isn't too worried but he is on the relatively higher ground ... will all depend on where they are situated I guess.
Sorry I can't be more specific I'm a little pre-occupied having looked at the creek backing onto our place ... much packing and backing-up photos
Sorry I can't be more specific I'm a little pre-occupied having looked at the creek backing onto our place ... much packing and backing-up photos
