Ex-Cyclone Alfred – Flood Warnings – Sunshine Coast Region

Issued: 7am Tuesday, 11 March, 2025

Next update:  as the situation changes.

Sunshine Coast Council advises people in the following area:

• Sunshine Coast Region

to MONITOR CONDITIONS of minor flooding remaining in some areas of the Sunshine Coast.

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the QLD SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD App. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises: LOCALLY MODERATE RAINFALL, IS GRADUALLY EASING.

Moderate rainfall is forecast into Tuesday, this may result in moderate flooding in parts of the Sunshine Coast.

HEAVY RAINFALL may occur which may lead to FLASH FLOODING. This may continue across parts of southeast Queensland today.

The system is still bringing locally heavy rainfall to pockets, becoming more isolated and gradually easing.

• Bridges and low-lying roads may be impacted by floodwater.
• Transportation may be out of service.
• You may become isolated until flood waters recede.

What you need to do:

• Find out how to get ready for a flood at the Get Ready Queensland website (Get Prepared).
• Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water. If it’s flooded, forget it.
• Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures. Damage to roads, bridges or buildings caused by flooding and landslip may exist in your area. Consider the need to make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
• Drive to conditions and remain alert. Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and water in low lying areas.
• Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
• Tell friends, family, and neighbours in the area.

If you find it hard to move quickly or have special or medical needs:

• Use your Person-Centred Emergency Plan (P-CEP) now if you have one.
• Make sure you have enough medicine for at least one week.
• If anyone in your house uses powered medical equipment, like a dialysis machine or ventilator, decide now where you will go in case you lose power.
• Call your support person or service to organise transport if you need to leave.
• Leaving early is safer than waiting.

If you are a tourist, visitor, camper or caravanner:

• Campers and caravanners should start packing up now.

• If you do not need to be in the warning area, leave now. Check road conditions and plan your route before you leave.

• Be ready to move if the situation gets worse.
• Ask the campground owners whether the site floods.
• Check your surroundings of water catchments and monitor conditions.