An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 12pm Tuesday January 27 by Etheridge Shire Council.
A FLASH FLOOD Emergency Warning (LEAVE IMMEDIATELY) has been issued for people in ALL AREAS OF EINASLEIGH from Etheridge Shire Council.
Heavy rain has led to spilling of the Copperfield dam. People in all areas of Einasleigh need to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.
Conditions are very dangerous. Bring your emergency kit and move to evacuation point at high part of Einasleigh-Forsyth road away from the flood NOW. Go to Etheridge Shire Council Facebook or disaster dashboard.
For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.
Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).
