Man found dead in Queensland floodwaters as state hit by days-long deluge
Summary
A man was found dead in floodwaters at Smothering Creek on Queensland’s Fraser Coast after days of heavy rain across parts of the state. Flooding also stranded campers, closed roads and prompted warnings for several rivers, with more rain possible before conditions return to typical spring weather.Key Facts
- Police said the man was found unresponsive in Smothering Creek at Boompa shortly after 11am on Monday; an investigation is under way and police will report to the coroner.
- Six campers were rescued from floodwaters at a campground in Leyburn on Monday morning, with no physical injuries reported.
- Heavy rain from Thursday to Monday flooded rivers and roads across southern and eastern Queensland.
- Blackdown Tableland recorded 439.4mm of rain over four days, the highest total listed in the article.
- Flood warnings were in effect for rivers including the Bremer, Mary, Macintyre, Moonie, Warrego, Bulloo and Barcoo.
- The Bureau of Meteorology said Queensland weather was expected to return to more typical spring conditions, with afternoon showers and storms.
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