Rain, rain go away...

I think I pretty much speak for anyone is Queensland at this point. If there is somewhere that is still drought declared... well I apologise.

After getting 4 inches of rain on Friday afternoon/night, we woke up to more rain Saturday morning...


The result being:


Redgate



Angels Bridge

Krebs Bridge


These photos are from yesterday, so for most of the day we were cut off at all 3 entry points into town. At least we are lucky in the sense that the water moves fast, so doesn't sit around like those poor folk at Rockhampton. However, the amount of water we get relies on rainfall elsewhere as well, so we are expecting another 1-3 metres of water though these spots in the next couple of days. And that doesn't include any additional rain we might get.


Unfortunately we have had one fatality locally, a young woman who was swimming with friends in the flooded Barambah Creek. Her name is yet to be released.


So, people, if you are in a floodridden area, please, please, please be careful, and don't take unnecessary risks. Getting home quicker, an exciting swim - just not worth it. 14 people have died since December 1 2010 in or around flood waters. Be safe!!