Abstract: The Lockyer Valley experienced a rare and damaging flood on the afternoon of the 10th January 2011. The lives of 19 people were tragically lost and many houses were destroyed.
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When was Lockyer Valley flooded?
2011
Flood trauma resurfaces from 2011 as Lockyer Valley couple escape with their lives – again. Jean and Lloyd Warr survey flood damage in 2011 at their home in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. On Friday, they narrowly escaped with their lives a second time.
Does the Lockyer Creek flood?
Abstract: The Lockyer Valley experienced a rare and damaging flood on the afternoon of the 10th January 2011. The lives of 19 people were tragically lost and many houses were destroyed.
What caused the Lockyer Valley floods?
On 10 January 2011, a wall of water swept through Toowoomba, then travelled west, flooding Oakey, Dalby, Chinchilla and Condamine for a second time. This caused flooding through the Lockyer Valley, including Murphy’s Creek, Postman’s Ridge, Helidon, Grantham, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale and Forrest Hill.
How long did the 2011 floods go for?
Major flooding at Theodore persisted for more than two weeks. Emerald was cut off by road on 29 December as the Nogoa River rose. By the next day, the river surpassed the 2008 flood peak level of 15.36 metres (50.4 ft). At the peak of the flooding, 80% of the town was flooded, the worst the town ever experienced.
Where does the Lockyer Creek start?
Brisbane RiverLockyer Creek / Mouth
Where does Lockyer Creek run to?
The Lockyer Creek is a creek located in South East Queensland, Australia. A tributary of the Brisbane River, the creek is a major drainage system in the Lockyer Valley….Lockyer Creek.
| Lockyer | |
|---|---|
| • location | Main Range National Park |
| • coordinates | 27°28′6″S 152°5′19″E |
| • elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Brisbane River |
What caused the Brisbane 2011 floods?
The floods were caused by heavy rain from tropical cyclone “Tasha” that joined with a trough during a La Niña event. La Niña is an unusual weather pattern, which brings wet weather to eastern Australia. The 2010 La Niña was the strongest since 1973. This caused heavy rainfall across Queensland.
Where can I find flood information in Lockyer Valley?
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has a variety of flood information searches available, these include Basic Flood Information (B2) and Detailed Flood Advice (DF1). Please refer to the Flood Information Searches Fact Sheet for further information on the type of flood information searches which can be obtained from Council.
What happened in the Lockyer Creek flood of January 2011?
The Lockyer Creek Flood of January 2011: What Happened and How Should We Manage Hazard for Rare Floods Authors: Greg Rogencamp (SKM), Jim Barton (LVRC) Abstract: The Lockyer Valley experienced a rare and damaging flood on the afternoon of the 10th January 2011.
How does Lockyer Valley Regional Council prepare for a disaster?
To further enhance preparedness and response for disaster events, Lockyer Valley Regional Council has installed a network of cameras around the region. Images are updated every 15 minutes. For information on road closures, visit the Disaster Dashboard .
What happened in the Lockyer Valley?
Authors: Greg Rogencamp (SKM), Jim Barton (LVRC) Abstract: The Lockyer Valley experienced a rare and damaging flood on the afternoon of the 10th January 2011. The lives of 19 people were tragically lost and many houses were destroyed.