Current Gold Coast road closures & conditions

Updated: As at 9:30am Friday 27 January 2012, current known & reported road closures in and around the Gold Coast includes:

Alberton, Burrows Road
Beechmon,t Beechmont Road (North Street Lower Beechmont to Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd).
Benobble, Tamborine Mountain Road & Laheys Lookout Rd
Bonogin, Hardys Rd
Clagiraba, Clargiraba Rd (Coomera River Causeway)
Currumbin Valley, Currumbin Ck Rd (Dolans Crossing)
Luscombe, Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road
Merrimac, Highfield Dr
Mudgeeraba, Gunsynd Dr
Mudgeeraba, Berrigans Rd
Mudgeeraba, Somerset Dr
Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast Springbrook Road (Mudgeeraba Creek Causeway)
Mudgeeraba, Mudgeeraba Road (Advancetown Mudgeeraba Road, Exit 79)
Mudgeeraba, Somerset Dr (near Firth Park)
Mudgeeraba, The Link Way (Exit 80)
Upper Coomera, Tamborine-Oxenford Road (John Muntz Causeway)
Pimpama, Yawalpah Road
Stapylton, Rossmans Road
Stapylton, Burnside Road
Tallebudgera, Trees Rd
Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Connection Road
Tallebudgera, Valley Araluen Rd
Tallebudgera, Valley Daltons Rd
Tallebudgera, Valley Mount Cougal Rd
Tallebudgera, Valley Tallebudgera Ck Rd (Past Dickfos Rd)
Yatala, Sandy Creek Toad
Wongawallan, Wongawallan Rd
Neranwood, Gold Coast Springbrook Road (Austinville)

(Sources include 131940.qld.gov.au, QldAlert.com and Gold Coast City Council)

Drivers are urged to take caution in the wet weather and under no circumstances should they drive through flooded causeways or roads.

Do you know of any other roads that are closed, or ones that have reopened? Let us know! Leave a comment, go to our Facebook page or Twitter.

Remember, if it's flooded, forget it!

News Roundup - Jan 25 2012

Situation deteriorating in flooded south-east Qld - ABC News
Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) says torrential rain that has caused chaos around the state's south-east on Tuesday is only going to get heavier overnight.

More rain to come as southeast Queensland cops a drenching - News.com.au
DOZENS of people have been evacuated from their homes, hundreds of streets closed and Australia Day celebrations cancelled as drenching rain continues to fall across the state

The Nation Boy feared drowned as freak weather lashes eastern states - The Australian
RELENTLESS downpours over 48 hours caused flash flooding and brought traffic chaos along a 500km stretch of Queensland and NSW yesterday, cancelling Australia Day festivities and evoking painful memories of last summer's deadly flooding for scores of recovering communities

Southeast Queensland braces for more rain - SMH.com.au
Southeast Queensland is bracing for more drenching rain after the heaviest downpours since last summer caused widespread flash flooding across the region.

Queensland braced for flash flooding, monsoonal rain in worst weather since 2011 flood disaster - Herald Sun
Rain creates havoc at an intersection on Mount Tamborine. iPhone vision, no audio Two Mins on High, floods expected The forecast for the week is rain and more rain with floods expected.

Much more rain to come, says bureau - Brisbane Times
Southeast Queensland is bracing for another 24 hours of heavy rainfall, with forecasters predicting more than 200 millimetres of rain to bucket down on parts of the region by tomorrow night.

Flash flooding closes Coast roads - Gold Coast Bulletin
HEAVY rainfall and flash flooding continue to hit the Coast with several roads closed, several accidents reported and more than 200 Gold Coast Energex customers experiencing power outages during the wild weather.

Gold Coast road closures 24/01/12 2pm

Note: See new post for current road closures here.

Gold Coast road closures as at 2pm Tuesday 24/01/12

The following council roads have been closed due to current weather conditions.

Drivers are urged to take caution in the wet weather and under no circumstances should they drive through flooded causeways or roads.

Further updates will be provided on road closures as they become available

Road / Location, Suburb, Road Closed (Date), Road Closed (Time)
Days Rd Coomera 24/01/2012 8.00 am
Goldmine Rd Ormeau 24/01/2012 9.30 am
Hotham Creek Rd (Culvert sth of Fernhill Dr P326 – A9) Willowvale 24/01/2012 10.00 am
Old Coach Rd Coomera 24/01/2012 8.15 am
Pimpama-Jacobs Well Rd (Near WRX Track) Pimpama 24/01/2012 9.30 am
Rix Dve - cnr Godden Dve Upper Coomera 24/01/2012 9.45 am
Siganto Dr Helensvale 24/01/2012 9.30 am
Billiau Road Guanaba 24/01/2012 9.15 am
Birds Rd Guanaba 24/01/2012 8.30 am
Clargiraba Rd (Coomera River Causeway) Clagiraba 24/01/2012 9.27am
Piggotts Road Guanaba 24/01/2012 9.45 am
Tarata Rd Guanaba 24/01/2012 8.45 am
Hardys Rd Bonogin 24/01/2012 7.25 am
Mount Cougal Rd Tallebudgera Valley 24/01/2012 12.18 pm
Tallebudgera Ck Rd (Past Dickfos Rd) Tallebudgera Valley 24/01/2012 12.18 pm

Rain to start week and keep coming

Forecasts for a wet week is still on the cards with rain starting on Monday with Australia Day celebrations looking like they'll also be rained out.

Over the next four days it'll get progressively wetter with Tuesday and Wednesday likely to receive falls of between 50-100mm on each day.

Longer term computer generated forecast maps still has high rainfall totals of between 300-400mm estimated over the next 8 days for south east Queensland and northern New South Wales, but it's not as high as the 400mm+ as per yesterday's images.

Meteorologist and storm chaser Jeff Higgins posted on his Facebook page that the potential rainfall event for this coming week is 'beyond interesting, it's becoming a threatening forecast'

His forecast post this morning also said 'Note the high rainfall forecast for the coming week remains high and has the "potential" for massive totals Across Qld . Concentrating along costal areas' (Source: Higgins Storm Chasing)

A more detailed explanation of the upcoming rain event this week has also just been posted on the South Brisbane Storms Facebook page including 'So what we should notice is these showers starting to increase and thicken up into heavier "meatier" showers coming in from the east rather than the SE. Some of these showers could contain short bursts of heavy rain.. and by this time tomorrow night it looks likely we should be seeing more general constant rain with moderate to heavy falls.' (Source: South Brisbane Storms)

The Bureau of Meteorology has not issued any Severe Weather Warnings, but if any further information comes to hand we'll post it up for you here, on Twitter and on our Facebook page.

Here's the BOM's weather forecast for next 7 days:

Monday

Showers increasing to rain.

Min 21

Max 27

Tuesday

Rain decreasing to showers.

Min 22

Max 25

Wednesday

Showers tending to rain periods.

Min 21

Max 25

Thursday

A few showers.

Min 20

Max 26

Friday

Showers.

Min 20

Max 26

Saturday

Increasing rain periods.

Min 21

Max 25

Sunday

Mostly fine, possible shower.

Min 20

Max 28

400m+ rain possible over next 8 days

South East Queensland is going to get another drenching based on current computer generated rainfall forecast maps for the next 8 days.

Along with areas of northern NSW as well, it appears up to (and over) 400mm of rain is possible over the period from tomorrow Sunday 21 January 2012 to next Saturday 28 January 2012.

Whilst these are only long-term forecasts that only indicate an approximate area, the chances of flooding during these rains is possible. Take the time to prepare now just in case.

The Gold Coast City Council's disaster management website (goldcoastcity.com.au/disaster) has excellent resources and information on how to be prepared for a disaster event. As a community, our strongest buffer in any disaster is: be informed, be prepared.

Some links that provide local information about preparing for floods including:

• Checking if you're in a flood prone area (flood heights and maps)
• Preparing for a flood
• Frequently asked questions about floods

The following basic tips regarding getting prepared are from Council's free Disaster Education Guide, which is available for download from their website, or printed copies are available from Council offices and libraries.

Three easy steps to plan for emergencies

1. Before a flood:

• Identify which roads and causeways are likely to flood and plan an alternative access route if necessary. These roads can usually be identified by looking for flood level markers.
• If your property is likely to be isolated in a flood, stock up on extra non- perishable supplies including bottled water and ensure your emergency kit is up to date.
• Identify when and where you would evacuate to if required.
• Ensure your insurance covers flood damage.

2. During a flood warning:

• Listen to your local radio station for flood updates.
• If it’s flooded, forget it. Don’t walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
• Turn off water, power and gas supplies.
• Raise furniture, valuables and electrical items onto higher floors, beds, tables or roof spaces.
• Sand bag entry points to your property. Put a sand bag inside toilets and on top of indoor drains to prevent sewage back flow.
• Move vehicles, outdoor equipment, garbage, and chemicals to higher ground.
• Ensure the safety of pets, children, elderly and those with special needs.

3. After a flood:

• Don’t wade or drive into remnant flood waters.
• Don’t re-enter your home until it is declared safe.
• Don’t use gas or electrical appliances until they are checked for safety.
• Don’t eat food that has been in flood water.
• Boil tap water until water supplies are declared safe.
• Contact your local SES on 132 500 for assistance

Phone 000 immediately if someone is caught in flood waters

More information?

For help and further information visit Council’s

disaster management website:

www.goldcoastcity.com.au/disaster t

hen follow the links to Floods.