Emergency crews have rescued one driver from floodwater in south-east Queensland as heavy rain continues to hit the border region. Forecasters warned the system is still moving north and inland.
Bureau of Meteorology data shows parts of far north NSW got the heaviest rain in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday, 13 February. This included 241mm at Doon Doon and 182mm at Mullumbimby.
In the Northern Rivers, the bureau said many areas have recorded 100mm to 150mm since Thursday morning. Some places have had more than 200mm, according to flood watch information issued by the bureau.
On the Gold Coast, the downpour has caused creeks to rise quickly and has led to local flash flooding. ABC News reported one driver was pulled from a vehicle after it stalled in floodwater as conditions worsened across parts of the city and hinterland.
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In its latest severe weather update, the bureau warned six-hour rainfall totals of 50mm to 100mm were likely across the warning area. It said some places could get heavier falls up to about 150mm if the rain keeps hitting the same areas.
The bureau said wet weather was expected to continue through the weekend. It said the heaviest rain was more likely to move into the Wide Bay Burnett and parts of central and inland Queensland.
The bureau also warned of both flash flooding and river flooding. It said travel delays and service disruptions were possible as catchments respond.
In NSW, the NSW State Emergency Service told communities north of Coffs Harbour to keep an eye on conditions. It warned thunderstorms could bring short bursts of heavy rain that can cover roads quickly.
Chief Superintendent Rhys Gloury, NSW SES North Eastern Zone Commander, said in a media release: “We could see water cover roads quite quickly and would like to remind the community to steer clear of floodwaters.”
With rivers already rising, the bureau warned more moderate to locally heavy rain could push river levels higher and cause minor flooding in the Northern Rivers through the weekend.
Officials urged residents to keep up with official warnings and avoid driving through flooded roads.
