An emergency flood warning has been sent out for Laidley resident
Laidley residents have been issued an urgent flood warning to seek shelter, warn neighbours, go to higher ground or leave the area.
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Residents in the Lockyer Valley town of Laidley have been issued an urgent warning on Sunday night 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.
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 000. 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/.
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