The Rockhampton Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is urging residents to prepare for moderate flooding, following the Bureau of Meteorology's forecast peak of 8 metres for the Fitzroy River.
LDMG Chair and Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said the river is expected to peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with levels steadily rising in the days prior.
"We're expecting the river to peak overnight Tuesday, and as water moves through Yaamba and into Rockhampton, however we'll be seeing minor flooding from the weekend," Mayor Williams said.
"This predicted peak sits within the moderate range and is likely to affect residents in low-lying areas of the Region, such as Depot Hill, Port Curtis, Fairy Bower, Pink Lily, Lakes Creek, Koongal, Berserker and Park Avenue.
"Right now, the greater risk for many residents is isolation rather than inundation, so we're strongly urging people in low‑lying or potentially cut‑off areas to seek alternative accommodation while they still can.
"Although we're still several days away from the peak, this is the ideal time to get prepared. A little planning now will make things much easier if conditions change later in the week.
"Flood maps are available on our Emergency Dashboard, and I encourage everyone to check how rising water may affect their property. If you know your home or business is likely to be impacted, start making sensible preparations early. It's about being ready—not alarmed."
If flooding is predicted to affect your home, you should:
