Rockhampton floods
As the Fitzroy River continues to rise, we are urging Rockhampton residents to ensure their homes are secure before leaving them ahead of Thursday’s flood peak.
Patrol Inspector Virginia Nelson said extra police would be deployed to patrol flood-affected areas to ensure the safety of evacuated homes and businesses.
“The Fitzroy is expected to peak around 9 metres on Thursday afternoon, so between now and then, the river will rise above the major flood level and so residents will need to start thinking about moving today,” Inspector Nelson said.
“Before leaving, it is important to ensure homes and businesses are left secure – it will help us to ensure the safety of properties.
“Residents should close and lock all doors and windows, keep cash and other valuables out of easy reach and out of sight and avoid leaving notes on the door to suggest no one is at home.”
Inspector Nelson said police would be on the lookout for would-be looters.
“While these terrible flooding events mostly bring out the best in people, sadly there are also some members of the community that will take advantage of this situation and prey on vulnerable people.” Inspector Nelson said.
“The community can rest assured that the Rockhampton Police will be out in force patrolling the flood-affected areas with the help of around sixty additional officers as well as PolAir.”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
As at 1pm, the following roads are beginning to flood:
- Lion Creek Road, Wandal
- Harman St, Wandal – the bridge is now under water
- Exhibition Road, Wandal
- Port Curtis Road, Port Curtis
- Wood Street, Depot Hill.
- Lakes Creek Road, Koongal
- Thozet Road, Koongal
- Water Street, Berserker
- Witt Street, Berserker
- Gladstone Road, Berseker
- Bernard Street, Kershaw Gardens
