Flooded Area In W. Queensland The Size Of State Of New South Wales; More Rain On The Way
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Flood waters the size of New South Wales have inundated western Queensland, with some communities expected to be isolated for weeks. Thargomindah has been one of the worst hit. The town’s entire population of more than 200 have fled their homes. At one stage they all relocated to higher ground at the local airport, spending the night in their cars or campervans as flood waters threatened.
“Our airport is high and dry,” Dare said. “We did have a moment there where they were a bit concerned and some people went a little bit further out but the airport never went under.” More than 100 people remain based at the local council depots, with the rest choosing to fly out.
The rain has stopped but locals have no idea when flood waters will recede and they can safely return to their homes. It is the worst flooding in the town’s history, with 7.5 metre-plus levels inundating the community, eclipsing the 1974 mark of 6.78 metres. They have plenty of food, with rescue crews helping by gathering what they can from inundated shops and homes. Dare said it would be hard for some to bounce back.
The local Bulloo shire council has organised a GoFundMe account with almost $30,000 raised by late Thursday. “We are pretty remote, not many people have flood insurance. I think a lot of people will really struggle,” Dare said. Homes have been inundated, communities evacuated and fences destroyed across the region by flooding, triggering fears of significant livestock losses.
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/03/thargomindah-inundated-as-floodwaters-swamp-western-queensland