Heavy rainfall triggers flood rescues and road closures across North Burnett

A woman in her 60s was rescued by emergency crews after her vehicle became trapped in floodwater at Ban Ban Springs following heavy rainfall.

A woman in her 60s was safely rescued after her car became stranded in floodwaters at Ban Ban Springs.

A woman in her 60s was safely rescued after her car became stranded in floodwater at Ban Ban Springs on Tuesday, as the Burnett and Wide Bay grapples with significant flooding and multiple road closures from intense rainfall.
The woman was rescued after her vehicle became trapped in floodwater at the intersection of the Burnett and Isis highways in Ban Ban Springs on Tuesday about 7pm.

First responders arrived quickly and transported her to Biggenden Hospital, where she was found to be uninjured.

The incident follows heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding across the broader region.

Burnett Hwy in Ban Ban Springs. Image: Qld Government.

On Wednesday morning, the North Burnett Regional Council reported between 50-200mm of rain fell over 72 hours, with the highest totals recorded at Mount Goonaneman (213mm) and Mingo Creek (191mm).

The Burnett River at Mingo was flooded on Wednesday.

Floodwater has caused 10 road closures in the North Burnett, though all highways are expected to reopen throughout Wednesday.

However, minor flood levels are expected along the Burnett, Boyne, and Auburn rivers as well as Degilbo Creek, which reached a major flood level overnight.

Rainfall has eased, but the Bureau of Meteorology and local authorities urge residents and travellers to remain cautious as floodwater continues to move through the region.