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Warrick Creek set to peak at 5m, schools closed

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Meteorologists Predict Flood

Beerburrum recorded its wettest October day on record, the Bureau of Meteorology reported.
Flood warnings project Warrick Creek to peak at 5 metres, near the 5.8-metre level of Cyclone Alfred 2025.
Eight southeast Queensland schools closed Thursday because of flash flooding.
Dozens of roads, including Coulson Crossing Bridge, stayed closed while power outages affected several suburbs.
Meteorologists warned a second rainfall peak on Monday could intensify flooding.

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Queensland Flood Rescue Response

State Emergency Service responded to more than 540 flood-related callouts across southeast Queensland.
Queensland Fire Department performed 16 swift-water rescues, including retrieving an elderly man in Caboolture.
Deputy Police Commissioner Chris Stream said the public rescued two motorists from floodwaters.
Sheep Station Creek recorded 343 mm rainfall, the highest in the region.
Crop farmer Scott Loughnan reported 160 mm rain on his Muckadilla property, costing grain growers at least $500,000.

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Meteorologists Predict Flood

Beerburrum recorded its wettest October day on record, the Bureau of Meteorology reported.
Flood warnings project Warrick Creek to peak at 5 metres, near the 5.8-metre level of Cyclone Alfred 2025.
Eight southeast Queensland schools closed Thursday because of flash flooding.
Dozens of roads, including Coulson Crossing Bridge, stayed closed while power outages affected several suburbs.
Meteorologists warned a second rainfall peak on Monday could intensify flooding.

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