Residents of Bray Park Clean Up After Overnight Flash Flooding

Residents of Bray Park in Moreton Bay, Queensland, have spent Tuesday morning dealing with the aftermath of flash flooding that occurred overnight. The suburb, located 25 kilometers north of Brisbane CBD, was hit by heavy rainfall on Monday night. Nearby areas like Samford Valley recorded 350 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, while Caboolture recorded over 260 millimeters of rainfall.

Some Bray Park residents expressed frustration as their homes had recently undergone renovations to repair damage caused by the floods that struck the area in 2022.

The Mayor of Moreton Bay, Peter Flannery, issued a warning about the possibility of intermittent and local heavy rain on Wednesday, which could lead to an increased risk of flash flooding in the region. He stated that Samford received an extreme amount of rainfall, with 244 millimeters since midnight.

At 1pm, there were already 92 road closures in the Moreton Bay region, with Bray Park experiencing more than 10 swift water rescues in the morning. Minister Nikki Boyd, who represents Pine Rivers and is responsible for Fire and Disaster Recovery in Queensland, described the scenes as devastating.

Flannery emphasized that the situation in Moreton Bay was ongoing and urged residents to remain vigilant. He mentioned that the city was currently in the response phase and that the conditions were developing rapidly. He stated that the effects of this weather event would continue to be felt for weeks and months to come.