Major flooding warning as nine major roads closed across Logan
The Logan River has exceeded the major flood level in Beaudesert, prompting concerns for drivers in the area.
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THE Logan River has exceeded the major flood level in Beaudesert, prompting concerns for drivers in the area.
The bureau said the Logan River in the area has reached 9.7m by 7pm and continued to rise.
Following Cyclone Debbie in 2017, the river peaked at 14m and forced evacuations of homes.
Public transport on the Gold Coast region has experienced delays due to the weather.
Meanwhile, flash flooding and rain has not stopped people from being able to get a pie and a beer in Logan.
Albert River Bridge in Luscombe is closed in both directions due to flash flooding - please seek an alternative route! #QldTraffic pic.twitter.com/T8ZOVCdppW
— RACQ (@RACQOfficial) February 13, 2020
Staff at the Yatala Pie Shop, flooded to the rafters in April 2017, were preparing to leave work early after warnings of possible flooding in the Beenleigh area.
Staff member Barbara Smith said flood waters were not near the famous pie shop but waters were lapping the sides of the nearby Stanmore Bridge, also affected in 2017.
“We’re not worried but we just want to make sure everyone gets home safely so we’re shutting a little early tonight,” she said.
Staff at the nearby Gem Hotel at Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd were preparing sandbags and ready to fend off waters.
But so far, the bar was still open.
The Bureau of Meteorology revised an earlier warning about the Coomera River at Oxenford Weir saying earlier reports it had reached a record flood level above 2.5m were incorrect due to inconsistent data.
The current level is 3.02m and not 8.6m as initially reported.
The bureau also said Beenleigh, parts of Logan and Scenic Rim were in danger of major flooding.
It said major flooding was expected at Beaudesert this evening with further forecast rainfall.
Moderate flooding is expected at Wolfdene and Beenleigh tonight.
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It comes as emergency text warnings are sent out to Oxenford and Coomera residents on the Gold Coast asking them to “consider moving to higher ground” as the Oxenford Weir continues to reach high levels.
All bus stops on Discovery Drive at Helensvale have now re-opened following earlier floods. https://t.co/zcnRCVZL23 #TLAlert #TL700s pic.twitter.com/6kqj6vkjH1
— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) February 13, 2020
Route 719 buses travelling both directions have now returned to normal schedule following earlier floods. No residual delays to be expected. https://t.co/lPM3C8MZh3 #TLAlert TL700s pic.twitter.com/eDv1ApcD2j
— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) February 13, 2020
An evacuation centre has been opened for flood-impacted residents at the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre at 35 Beattie Rd, Coomera.
Rapid river level rises have been recorded and are continuing at many locations across the Logan and Albert river catchments.
In the 24 hours to 9am, moderate to heavy falls of up to 100-150 mm were recorded at Beenleigh and falls of 30mm to 50mm were recorded near North Tamborine.
CORRECTION: Route 553 and 566 buses travelling through Loganholme and Beenleigh are possibly diverted due to localised flooding. https://t.co/sVNZ31rCof #TLAlert #TL500s pic.twitter.com/Ed1y0B9zVX
— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) February 13, 2020
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is at 6.29 metres and the bureau said it expected minor flooding in that area.
Burnside Road in Gilberton has been closed due to flash flooding. Delays are expected, but please be patient on the roads and remember if it's #FloodedForgetIt #QldTraffic pic.twitter.com/0gTWxUB7bc
— RACQ (@RACQOfficial) February 13, 2020
Wolffdene near the bridge is also at 5.4m and rising.
The bridge was rebuilt after the 2017 floods in April.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is at 1.92m and likely to exceed the moderate flood level of 4.5m.
Residents of Beenleigh and those living at the mouth of the Logan River have been warned about the possibility of flash flooding today.
Route 562 buses travelling through Edens Landing and Holmview are possibly diverted due to localised flooding. https://t.co/Dua5BR5Gdj #TLAlert #TL500s pic.twitter.com/v8mvPwbzxX
— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) February 13, 2020
Waterford, Greenbank, Bahrs Scrub and Chambers Flats are where roads in Logan have the worst flooding this morning.
Nine roads have been closed across the city with some of the worst flooding in Waterford near the Larry Storey Bridge, where there was major flooding in April 2017.
Morning traffic to and from Waterford’s Canterbury College was held up with a service road near the school going under.
Bureau of Meteorology said the Logan River at Waterford was a 1.7m at 8am and said further river rises were possible, as showers and storms and further heavy falls were forecast throughout the day.
Flashing “flooded road” signs were erected along River Rd, which runs along the Logan River and next to the Larry Storey Bridge.
Passers said they were amazed to see cars traversing the flooded road despite signs erected by the council late last week.
Nearby Pimpama St at Waterford was also flooded.
Flash flooding at Cedar Vale also cut off residents who said the local roads along the river were flooded.
The council said all nine closed roads would have to be inspected before any were reopened.
The nine major flooded roads in Logan are
Pimpama St, Waterford; Stoney Camp Road, Greenbank; Chambers Flat Rd, Chambers Flat; Rossmore Rd, Chambers Flat; Mundoolun Rd, Mundoolun; Bahrs Scrub Rd, Bahrs Scrub; Stockleigh Rd, South Maclean; Clutha Creek Rd, Mundoolun and Dairy Creek Rd Waterford.
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