An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 5.08pm Monday 9 March by the North Burnett Regional Council.

This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from the North Burnett Regional Council.

Gayndah may exceed major flood levels of 15 meters overnight. Gayndah residents in the 15 and 16 meters flood extent are urged to consider LEAVING IMMEDIATELY to seek shelter. Avoid unnecessary travel. An evacuation centre is open at Gayndah Community Hall.

Go to emergency.northburnett.qld.gov.au for more info.

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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