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 More rain is forecast over the tributaries for the Logan and Albert Rivers south of Brisbane.
 Warwick on flood alert
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More rain is forecast over the tributaries for the Logan and Albert Rivers south of Brisbane. (User submitted: John Robinson)
Video: Floodwaters at the Coomera River crossing (ABC News) Map: Logan Central 4114 Related Story: Residents evacuated as Logan, Albert rivers rise Moderate flooding is expected at Warwick south-west of Brisbane with an expected peak of around 6.5 metres between 6:00 and 9:00pm AEST.
A massive clean-up is already underway in the township of Killarney further up the Condamine River.
Warwick Mayor Ron Bellingham says he believes around 10 to 15 houses are likely to be flooded in the city.
"We've had a bit of a reprieve because its stopped raining and a lot of the tributries have had the opportunity to run down before the arrival of the peak from Killarney," he said.
Warwick Police Constable Dominic Cremasco says emergency services are on standby.
"I don't think it looks like it is going to be a major problem for the town of Warwick," he said.
"There are a number of local roads around town that are closed due to floodwater. That's something that being monitored closely by ourselves, the shire council and the SES.
"The Cunningham highway is currently all open from Brisbane to Warwick and Warwick down to the border at Goondiwindi, the New England Highway from Toowoomba to Warwick is currently still open and the New England Highway is closed south of Stanthorpe at Accommodation Creek."
Rain to continue
The weather bureau says more rain is forecast over the tributaries for the Logan and Albert Rivers south of Brisbane which have risen more than 13 metres in some areas this morning.
SES crews have answered 132 calls for assistance after heavy rains fell across the Gold Coast and Beaudesert regions overnight.
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and Surf Life Saving Queensland have rescued 10 people whose cars became stranded by flash flooding on the Gold Coast.
Forecaster Jonty Hall says scattered showers will continue through the day.
"It may cause small renewed rises considering the ground is so wet ... its completely saturated," he said.
"Anything that does fall will run straight off so we may see some small rises in the more local creek areas up in those ranges."
 The Logan River, which flooded streets in Rathdowney this morning, is flowing towards the population centres between Beenleigh and Beaudesert, south of Brisbane. Residents evacuated as Logan, and Albert rivers rise
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Slideshow: Photo 1 of 2 The Logan River, which flooded streets in Rathdowney this morning, is flowing towards the population centres between Beenleigh and Beaudesert, south of Brisbane. (User submitted: John Robinson)
Map: Logan Central 4114 Related Story: Weather shuts down Sydney-Brisbane rail line Related Story: Minister declares natural disaster in flooded NSW towns Related Story: SES cancels Tweed evacuation Related Link: Send us your photos and videos The State Emergency Service (SES), police and emergency management crews are working to move residents to safety in flood-affected areas of south-east Queensland before nightfall.
SES spokesman Andy Christie says residents south of Brisbane from Beaudesert to Beenleigh are most at risk, after flooding closed many roads this morning.
The Logan and Albert rivers are expected to reach 15 metres in some areas overnight.
West of the Gold Coast, west emergency crews are also warning residents along the Condamine River that some parts of the Warwick area will flood by about 4:00pm.
Mr Christie say SES volunteers from Brisbane and surrounding areas are heading south to help with rescue efforts.
"Rescue efforts are best done safely in the daylight," he said.
"We're looking at those sorts of decisions now, to make sure that anyone that is likely to be impacted [can be reached] in the daylight hours and they can make safety decisions.
"If they do need assistance it's obviously safer during the day."
Logan Mayor Graham Able is warning people who live in low-lying areas south of Brisbane to be ready for localised flooding.
Cr Able says in the meantime residents' possessions should be put up high and pets kept out of the backyard.
Mud dumped on Killarney
The Mayor of Warwick Ron Bellingham says it could take a week to clean up mud and debris dumped by flood waters in the town of Killarney, west of the Gold Coast.
A massive clean-up is underway in the tiny township as the swollen Condamine River continues to rise this afternoon.
SES crews are warning residents in the nearby Warwick area that the river will peak by about four o'clock.
Cr Bellingham says more than 10 businesses and some homes in Killarney's centre have been flooded.
"The centre of Killarney is absolute devastation, with just mud up the walls and rubble piled up in the street," he said.
"But the community have come together and there's a number of end loaders and implements loading all that debris into the trucks."
Flood insurance
Residents affected by floods are being urged to contact their insurers as soon as possible.
John Wells, from the Insurance Council of Australia, says people should make a list of damaged possessions, but not start any major repairs without approval.
He says it is important that homeowners establish whether they are covered for flood or storm damage.
"There has been some controversy, but the Insurance Council urges all those people who are insured to make sure that they discuss all these issues with their insurance company before they take any action."
 NT IR. Cyclone Warning Continues From Nhulunbuy to Port Roper.
Cyclpne Helen , now a Tropical low batters Top End
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The weather bureau says the system, which hit Darwin overnight, could strengthen again when it hits the Gulf of Carpentaria tomorrow. (ABC TV)
Related Story: Post-cyclone clean up begins in Darwin Related Link: Send us your photos and videos Former tropical Cyclone Helen is moving east, bringing damaging wind gusts and heavy rain to low-lying areas across the Top End.
A cyclone warning has been declared for coastal and island communities between Nhulunbuy and Port Roper and gale force winds of up to 100 kilometres an hour are expected across that region tomorrow.
The Bureau of Meteorology's Laurie Chappel says although the system is weakening as it tracks over land, it could strengthen again when it hits the Gulf of Carpentaria tomorrow.
"We're expecting that it may form into a cyclone again probably just to the east of Groote Eylandt or that sort of area," she said.
Acting Chief Minister Delia Lawrie says Numbulwar and Ngukurr in the Gulf of Carpentaria are still cut off.
Rain is also falling in the Katherine River catchment area, but Ms Lawrie says the situation is not critical because the river is at 7 metres and it must rise to 15 before residents need to evacuate.
She says the Adelaide River, 100 kilometres south of Darwin, is still rising and that is a concern.
"We're watching the Adelaide River very closely," she said.
"The latest reports I have is that it's at its banks so we're keeping a very close eye on the Adelaide River."
Blacked out
Much of Darwin is blacked out after strong winds toppled trees and damaged power lines last night, as Cyclone Helen moved across the Top End.
Power is also out in the region from Darwin's outskirts to Adelaide River.
Acting Commander of the Northern Territory Police Force, Mike Stevens, says teams are working to restore power to the area.
"The inspections have commenced of those lines to find out where the breakages are, as of 11 o'clock this morning," he said.
"The inspection of the Dundee area will be hampered due to access issues not allowing the inspection teams to get in to some areas to find out where those breakages are."
Headed into town this afternoon to check out the sea conditions with a view to fishing Nobbys Breakwater for mulloway tonight , a few nights off a new moon , the high tide in the evening is near sunset and not very big in the evenings (king tides in mornings) , water is warm , it's overcast and been raining , just a tad windy but .... one word : DANGEROUS !!
Maybe tomorrow night.
I hope Whitestar and family (in SE QLD) are OK and have managed to stay dry .
Crazy weather here still ....
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Jan 5 2008, 06:03 AM
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Thanks for your concern Somerled. Doing just fine on the Sunny coast though it has been constanly raining for well over a week, today (sat) our first glimpse of sunshine since last year. The low out at sea that has caused the inclement weather has moved south and intensified as it batters the Gold Coast and northern NSW far worse than we recieved. I have a brother living on the Gold Coast. Many areas of the Goldie are flooding and he and his family had a camping trip planned starting today at Grafton, northern NSW, that area is being evacuted as we speak. So much for year long laid plans.
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Jan 5 2008, 10:27 AM
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somerled
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Jan 5 2008, 10:39 AM
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Cyclone Warning Continues From Nhulunbuy to Port Roper
Phew, thanks for the warning, I was about to head off to Nhulunbuy tomorrow
Been there.
People working and living there (and those on FIFO rosters) earn great money.
Great fishing , lots of big esterine crocs though.
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