Between early March and the end of April, heavy rain and severe flooding hit parts of Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). Ex-Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred struck Moreton Bay Island near Brisbane on 8 March and dissipated in central QLD a few days later. Multiple low-pressure systems worsened the impact, affecting around four million people. Life-threatening floods disrupted travel and services in towns and cities near rivers and water bodies. The worst-hit areas included Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville in QLD, and Grafton, Tweeds Heads, Lismore and Byron Bay in northern NSW.

What to Expect:

Weather officials continued to warn of heavy rainfall and flash flooding in QLD’s central and western areas including areas in and around Thargomindah, Eulo and Cunnamulla, due to remnants of Tropical Cyclone (TC) Dianne. Flood warnings were in effect for multiple rivers and creeks including Bulloo, Georgina, Lower Warrego, Langlo, Paroo, Thomson and Barcoo rivers, and Eyre and Cooper. Rain showers were also expected across much of Queensland. Rain and flooding eased by the end of April.