This is an EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Western Downs Local Disaster Management Group.

Major flooding is happening now in Charleys Creek.

Door knocking is occurring now for those residents needing to leave in low lying areas who should LEAVE NOW.

Residents in low lying areas without power should secure belongings and evacuate now to higher ground.

For life threatening emergencies phone 000.

For more information listen to local radio or visit disaster.wdrc.qld.gov.au.

If you require assistance to evacuate please contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

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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