floods, north Queensland

What's driving north Queensland's deadly, record-breaking floods?
Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue.
Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction.
Emergency flood warnings active for Far North Queensland
North Queensland residents in flood-devastated communities are being told to brace for more rain and rising river levels as the weather emergency continues.
Floods in north Queensland: Bridge swept away, thousands without power
Storms have already dumped more than a metre of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters, authorities said. Aerial footage showed rural communities surrounded by the floodwaters,
'Unbelievable': One dead as floods rage through Queensland, more rain to come
Northern Queensland floods are yet to reach predicted levels. Parts of the north-east have had about a metre of rain since Friday, and a woman died when a rescue boat capsized - and parts of Townsville are evacuating. Authorities claim the rain is currently easing - but the worst is still to come.
Up to 10 race clubs caught up in North Queensland floods
The devastating floods gripping Far North Queensland is taking its toll on the racing community, with as many as 10 racetracks in the region hit hard by the freak event.
What's behind north Queensland's deadly floods?
The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate change is likely playing a role.
One dead, thousands evacuated as northeast Australia battles massive floods
One person has died and thousands of others are under evacuation orders in Australia’s northeast after intense rain triggered dangerous flash floods that have inundated homes and businesses.
Deadly flooding in northern Queensland expected to worsen
Authorities are warning deadly flooding in northern Queensland is expected to worsen. More than a metre of rain has fallen between Townsville and Innisfail in the past five days due to a slow-moving monsoon trough.
Queensland floods live updates: Conditions start to ease but risk of dangerous flooding continues
Conditions are starting to ease across north Queensland but authorities have warned the risk of dangerous flooding remains.
Residents in flood-hit Far North Queensland warned more homes at risk
Emergency floods in Far North Queensland's are forecast to worsen early today, with the latest modelling indicating that ...
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North Queensland floods: Towns become islands as roads, bridges smashed
Significant parts of Hinchinbrook Shire have been left cut off from Ingham after heavy overnight rainfalls continued through ...
Three-day rainfall totals reach almost 2 metres in parts of north Queensland as flood emergency continues
North Queensland continues to face a flood emergency, with some parts struck by close to 2 metres of rain since the disaster ...
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Insurers mobilise response as North Queensland battles severe flooding
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a “significant event” in response to heavy rainfall and flooding across ...
North Qld floods safety guide: forecast, BOM & road closures
Severe weather is impacting parts of Northern Queensland, with thousands told to evacuate ahead of life-threatening flooding ...
North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
Growers rushed to pick, pack and truck their bananas out before the rain started, but say it will be difficult to restock ...
Major highway partly collapses as Australian floods worsen
Sections of a major Australian highway have been washed away, as flooding in Queensland worsens. The torrential rainfall in ...