An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 5.50pm Sunday 2 February 2025 by Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

This is an EMERGENCY FLOOD WARNING for the suburbs in the Ross River Black Zone including Cluden, Hermit Park, Idalia, Oonoonba, Railway Estate and Rosslea – NOT SAFE TO RETURN message from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

Dangerous flooding is still happening. DO NOT RETURN until advised it’s safe.

Visit disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au for more information.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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