13th Jan 2021 7:25 AM
WEDNESDAY 7.30AM: Closures are still affecting some roads in the region and drivers are being urged to take care behind the wheel.
Water has subsided at Crofton Creek Bridge and Hamilton Plains, allowing traffic to proceed through.
Here are the current road alerts according to the Whitsunday Regional Council:
– Russells Crossing at Bowen: Flooding, road closed to all traffic, avoid the area
– Tondara Rd at Guthalungra: Flooding, all lanes affected, proceed with caution
– Murrays Bay Rd at Bowen: Flooding, all lanes affected, proceed with caution
– Strathmore Rd at Mount Wyatt: Flooding, road closed to all traffic, avoid the area
6th Jan 2021 12:03 PM | Updated: 7:56 PM
UPDATE 3PM: A severe weather warning for the Whitsunday region, lower Burdekin and central coast has been cancelled. This may lead to flash flooding in the northeast tropics and central coast. The Bureau of Meteorology says the situation will continue to be monitored and severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if necessary. Minor flooding is expected along the Don River with Russells Crossing at Telegraph Rd in Bowen closed to all traffic. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it s flooded, forget it. Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.