Six campers rescued as man found dead in Queensland flood waters amid multiple storms and days of long deluge across state
Death under investigation
Emergency crews went to a creek at Boompa shortly after 11am on Monday after receiving reports of an unresponsive man. Queensland police said he was found in Smothering Creek on Boompa Road and was declared dead.
Police have started an investigation and will prepare a report for the coroner. The article did not provide the man’s identity or age.
Heavy rain floods roads
Downpours from Thursday to Monday caused flooding across parts of southern and eastern Queensland. Flash flooding affected Laidley Creek and Glenore Grove in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane, and closed some roads, police said.
The highest reported four-day rainfall total was 439.4mm at Blackdown Tableland, near Rockhampton, by early Monday. Lower Springbrook recorded 325.2mm, Nambour had 314.2mm and Brooweena received 299.6mm.
Warnings remain in place
Meteorologist Angus Hines described the weather system as unusual, citing widespread rain bands, extensive cloud and storms driven by conditions higher in the atmosphere. The Bureau of Meteorology expects a return to more typical spring weather, with hot, humid days giving way to milder afternoon showers and storms.
Key points
- A man found in Smothering Creek was declared dead, and police are investigating.
- Six campers were rescued at Leyburn; no physical injuries were reported.
- Heavy rainfall flooded roads and rivers across southern and eastern Queensland.
- Flood warnings remain active, with further rain and flooding possible.