Where did it flood in Toowoomba?

Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley Long and Mackenzie Streets in suburban Toowoomba flooded.

How did Toowoomba flood in 2011?

On 10 January 2011, a wall of water swept through Toowoomba, then travelled west, flooding Oakey, Dalby, Chinchilla and Condamine for a second time. This caused flooding through the Lockyer Valley, including Murphy’s Creek, Postman’s Ridge, Helidon, Grantham, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale and Forrest Hill.

Is Toowoomba prone to flooding?

It is inferred that water levels peaked in the CBD around 1400-1415 hours, which is in keeping with impressions by Toowoomba City Council representatives. On the basis of flood debris marks, Toowoomba Regional Council surveyed some 700 peak flood levels around the city.

How many homes were destroyed in the Queensland floods 2011?

The trail of destruction left more than 30,000 homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. Insurance-wise, the disaster cost over $2 billion. But it has been the emotional heartache that has had the biggest impact.

How much rain fell in Toowoomba floods?

The city of Toowoomba, in the Darling Downs, was hit by flash flooding after more than 160 millimetres (6.3 in) of rain fell in 36 hours to 10 January 2011. This event caused four deaths in a matter of hours. Toowoomba is located on the Great Dividing Range, some 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level.

What caused the Toowoomba inland tsunami?

“When Tropical Cyclone Tasha met an extreme La Niña weather pattern, enough water to fill three million Olympic swimming pools rained down on Queensland. Dams and rivers broke their banks and swamped an area the size of France and Germany combined.”

Who is the mayor of Grantham?

Dean Ward
The Lord Mayor of Grantham, Dean Ward said: “It’s been a very difficult year for us all as Covid-19 has caused lots of pain and suffering across the country.