Emergency Alert for Hughenden

An Emergency Alert flood message has been issued for residents at Hughenden.

Flinders Shire Council has advised intense rainfall may affect the area, causing fast-moving and rapidly-rising water levels and leading to flooding on the Ernest Henry Bridge.

Residents are advised to move to higher ground if they are concerned.

Contact Flinders Shire Council, call the State Emergency Service on 132 500 or monitor the Flinders Shire Council website for more information www.flinders.qld.gov.au.

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