Lockyer Valley flooding: Take shelter as deluge continues

Residents in the Lockyer Valley have been issued an urgent flood warning to seek shelter, as a severe thunderstorm heads for the region.

An urgent warning has been issued for residents of the Lockyer Valley on Monday morning,

The alert has been issued for the whole council area, advising people to take shelter, and stay off the roads.

It comes as a severe storm warning is issued for the Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

Very dangerous storms likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding were detected near the area west of Esk, the area northwest of Esk, Rosevale and the area north of Kilkivan.

A severe storm warning issued on Monday morning.

On Sunday night, residents were issued a similar warning as the region continues to be pummelled with significant rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Queensland Police Service and Lockyer Valley Regional Council issued the warning about 10pm on Sunday.

“Council advises dangerous flooding is likely to occur in the area in the coming hours, and urges Laidley residents to Take Shelter Now,” the warning read.

“Warn neighbours, secure belongings and take safe shelter, go to higher ground or leave the area.”

Constant downpours of heavy rain in the Lockyer Valley dumped more than 100mm in certain part throughout Sunday and in the evening.

That rain has continued well into Monday.

Evacuation Centres are open at Laidley State High School, via Edward Street and Gatton Shire Hall at 52 North Street.

It is reported police are doorknocking in the area to warn residents.

Schools across the Lockyer Valley will be closed tomorrow in response to the flooding.

– For life threatening emergencies phone triple-0. Listen to local radio or visit disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au.

– For flood assistance contact the SES on 132500.

– Stay up to date with the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology via bom.gov.au/.

Originally published as Lockyer Valley flooding: Take shelter as deluge continues