19/01/2026
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As the situation evolves, so do the frequently asked questions. Whether this is your first Rockhampton flood event or you've experienced one previously, here are some answers to questions you might be asking.
๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ?
Ergon Energy is currently in direct contact with households that may have their power disconnected due to potential flooding.
If you have not been contacted by Ergon, it is unlikely that your property will be affected at this stage.
However, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ergon Energy Network on 13 74 66.
To report life threatening emergencies call 000 (triple zero) or 13 16 70 to report fallen powerlines.
To report a fault, call 13 22 96.
๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐?
No. Current Bureau of Meteorology forecasts indicate the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton will peak at 7.5 metres on Wednesday.
At this level, Alexandra Street is expected to remain open. Council is monitoring river levels closely and if conditions change, updates will be provided promptly.
Access will be maintained via a temporary detour if required.
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ
With several road closures in place, including around boat ramps, Rockhampton Police are doing patrols to ensure the community stays safe.
Capricornia District Superintendent Mark Burgess said police are responding while making preparations, and will assess if or when additional resources are needed.
โWe are urging all road users to drive to conditions, prioritise safety, obey road closure signs, and take extra precautions when travelling in flood impacted areas," Capricornia District Superintendent Mark Burgess said.
โDriving through flood water not only endangers the life of yourself, your passengers and emergency services that are called to rescue you, but it also can attract a fine for careless driving.โ
๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐'๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ-๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐?
Potentially yes, as long as Waste Collection Vehicles do not have to drive through floodwaters to get to it.
Council has planned an early collection service for Wednesday, 21 January, in the South Rockhampton area.
Residents will need to ensure their bins are on the kerb for collection by 5.30am. Collections are planned for completion in low lying areas by 9am.
Please remember to return your bin to a safe location as soon as possible after it's been emptied, prior to potential impact from rising flood levels.
๐๐๐ง ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ?
No. A temporary closure is now in place for the Fitzroy River, including all boat ramps, due to high river flows and riverine flooding.
Roads to all five Rockhampton boat ramps are now closed.
Conditions on the water are hazardous, with large amounts of debris already present and more expected to move downstream.
Emergency Service vessels may be unable to assist due to dangerous conditions or may face significant delays because of high demand.
You must not enter, anchor, berth or moor a vessel within the closure area.
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A weather event can be stressful and scary and itโs important to look after your mental health.
If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, the following services are available:
Lifeline: call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au
BeyondBlue: call 1300 224 636 or visit beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline: call 1800 551 800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au
๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐?
Current Bureau of Meteorology forecasts indicate the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton will peak at 7.5 metres on Wednesday.
At this level, the Rockhampton Airport does not close.
For flight specific enquiries, please contact your airline directly.
Council is continuing to monitor conditions closely through the BOM and will provide updates if the situation changes.
For more information head to our emergency dashboard: https://emergency.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/
