How long did the 2010 Queensland floods last?
The military transported residents by helicopter to an evacuation centre at Moura. The total evacuation of a Queensland town was a first for the state. Major flooding at Theodore persisted for more than two weeks.
What time did the 2011 Brisbane floods occur?
Water levels in Wivenhoe Dam peaked at 74.97 m AHD around 19:00 on Tuesday 11th January and remained above 74.9 m AHD for six hours from 18:00 on Tuesday 11th January [13]. Downstream of the dams, areas in the lower Brisbane River catchment also experienced significant rainfall, decreasing towards the south and east.
When did the Brisbane floods occur?
November 2010
2010–2011 Queensland floods/Start dates
When was the last time the Brisbane River flooded?
Since European settlement there have been major floods in the following years: January 1841, March 1890, February 1893, February 1931, January 1974 and most currently January 2011 (view this timeline of the Brisbane River).
Has Brisbane been flooded?
When was the last time Brisbane flooded?
Is Brisbane affected by floods?
Brisbane sits on a flood plain which means flooding is possible. Brisbane City Council works to manage and reduce the risks of flooding to ensure our city remains safe and liveable. Find information on the likelihood and sources of flooding for your property and local area with our Flood Awareness Maps.
What was the biggest flood in Brisbane history?
Brisbane City recorded 1658.6 mm in 2010 this being the highest annual total since the current site opened late in 1999 and with reference to the previous city gauge with a record from 1840 to 1994, was the highest since the big flood year of 1974 when 2193.7 mm was recorded.
How many people were affected by the 2010 Queensland floods?
A series of floods hit Queensland, Australia, beginning in November 2010. The floods forced the evacuation of thousands of people from towns and cities. At least 90 towns and over 200,000 people were affected. Damage initially was estimated at around A$1 billion before it was raised to $2.38 billion.
What was the rain like in Brisbane in 2010?
Brisbane Metro in 2010: A very wet year Rainfall was above average in the Brisbane Metro area during 2010 with most stations recording the highest 10% on record. Based on area averaged data maps of the state, the Brisbane area had more than 400 mm above the long term average. Brisbane City recorded the highest annual total since 1974.
What happened to the Brisbane River in 2011?
The heavy and widespread rain continued in January, culminating in the Queensland river catchment system which feeds into the Brisbane River being overcome. The Brisbane River banks broke on the 11th of January 2011 and river levels peaked on the 13th at 4.46 metres, the sixth highest in the city’s long history.