An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 10.29am Tuesday January 27 by Etheridge Shire Council.

This is a flash flood WATCH AND ACT WARNING message from Etheridge Shire Council. Heavy rain is HAPPENING NOW in Copperfield. Residents in low lying areas near Copperfield River need to MONITOR CONDITIONS and BE PREPARED TO LEAVE and if safe to do so, warn neighbours.

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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