Lockyer Valley flooding: Flood warning issued for Grantham as siren started, emergency alert made by council

Residents in the Lockyer Valley town of Grantham have been handed an urgent warning to seek “higher ground” after the flood siren was issued.

UPDATE: Residents have been urged to move to higher ground immediately after the Grantham flood warning sirens were sounded by the Lockyer Valley Council.

The council released an update on Monday at 1pm, warning residents of dangerous flooding in Grantham and urging residents to relocate to friends and family on higher ground.

“Do not wait for further direction to relocate – this is an emergency warning,” the update read.

The warning offered the Grantham Butter Factory and Gatton Shire Hall as safe places to shelter.

If relocating residents are urged to limit time on the road and bring essential items with them.

– 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/.

Railway Bridge at Railway Street, Grantham, March 10, 2025.

EARLIER: 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 was issued for the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, and later cancelled.

On Sunda 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: Flood warning issued for Grantham as siren started, emergency alert made by council