Residents on High Alert as Mackenzie River Rises After Emergency Flood Warning

Residents on high alert as Mackenzie River rises after emergency flood warning

Communities in Queensland's central highlands region remain on high alert today as major flooding continues along the Mackenzie River.

Emergency Alert for Mackenzie River as at 11.52am, 14 January

FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING from Central Highlands Regional Council. Localised flooding is HAPPENING NOW at Mackenzie River. Residents in low lying areas around Mackenzie River should LEAVE NOW to higher ground. Properties are likely to be affected by dangerous riverine flooding caused by Ex Tropical Cyclone Koji. Flooding may exceed previous flood events. You should warn neighbours, secure belongings, monitor conditions and prepare to move to highe…