Brisbane has experienced heavy rainfall, with 56 millimetres recorded since 9am yesterday. The wet weather is expected to continue, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting cloudy conditions and a very high chance of rain, which will ease to showers in the afternoon and become less likely in the evening. Up to 25 millimetres of rain could fall today, but only 1-2 millimetres is expected over the Easter long weekend from Thursday to Tuesday. Seqwater’s flood operations centre has been activated to monitor dam levels, rainfall, and inflows into dams.
The heavy rainfall has prompted the Seqwater flood operations centre to move to “lean forward activation.” This means they are closely monitoring dam levels and are prepared to take action if necessary. Gated releases may be required from North Pine Dam, and operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam have already occurred and are likely to happen again today to balance storage levels across both dams. While releases from Wivenhoe Dam are not expected, several ungated dams are spilling excess water, and residents downstream are being urged to stay away from fast-flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.
The ongoing rainy weather in Brisbane has caused concerns about potential flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that the wet weather will continue, with cloudy conditions and a very high chance of rain. While the rain is expected to ease into showers later in the day and become less likely in the evening, up to 25 millimetres of rain could fall. However, the total expected rainfall over the Easter long weekend from Thursday to Tuesday is only 1-2 millimetres. Seqwater’s flood operations centre is actively monitoring the situation and is prepared to take action if necessary.
The Seqwater flood operations centre has been proactive in response to the heavy rainfall, moving to “lean forward activation.” This means that they are closely monitoring dam levels, rainfall, and inflows into dams. Gated releases may be necessary from North Pine Dam, and operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam have already occurred and are likely to happen again today. While releases from Wivenhoe Dam are not expected, several ungated dams are spilling excess water. Residents downstream are being advised to stay away from fast-flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains to ensure their safety.
Residents in Brisbane are urged to be cautious and prepared for potential flooding as the wet weather continues. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted cloudy conditions with a high chance of rain, which will ease into showers in the afternoon and become less likely in the evening. While up to 25 millimetres of rain could fall today, the total expected rainfall over the Easter long weekend is minimal. Seqwater is closely monitoring dam levels and is prepared for potential gated releases from North Pine Dam. Operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam have already occurred and may happen again to maintain balance across both dams.
As the rainy weather persists in Brisbane, residents are advised to exercise caution and stay updated on the situation. The ongoing rainfall has prompted Seqwater to activate their flood operations centre and closely monitor dam levels, rainfall, and inflows into dams. Gated releases may be necessary from North Pine Dam, and operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam have already taken place and could happen again. While releases from Wivenhoe Dam are not expected, several ungated dams are currently spilling excess water. Residents downstream should avoid fast-flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains to ensure their safety during this period of heavy rainfall.
