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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has forecast heavy rainfall for Brisbane in the coming days, which can cause flash flooding in low lying areas and creek catchments.

12 Feb 2026 • 11:30AM

Residents are strongly encouraged to be prepared for flash flooding and to remain alert to emerging weather patterns.

Residents can sign up for Brisbane Severe Weather Alerts to receive Bureau of Meteorology alerts on their phone: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-safety/disasters-and-emergencies/severe-weather-alerts/brisbane-severe-weather-alert

Residents are encouraged to monitor the Bureau of Meteorology website and local media, as well as make all necessary preparations to be prepared for possible severe weather: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-safety/disasters-and-emergencies/be-prepared

Sandbags are available for collection from the following locations 24 hours a day, seven days a week:  

  • Darra - 38 Shamrock Road, Darra 
  • Morningside - 9 Redfern Street, Morningside 
  • Newmarket - 66 Wilston Road (in carpark off Erneton Street), Newmarket 
  • Zillmere - 33 Jennings Street, Zillmere 
  • Lota - Herbert Street, Lota

For more information on preparedness phone Council on 07 3403 8888 or visit the Bureau of Meteorology’s website for the latest Brisbane forecast.

For Council’s emergency dashboard, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-support-and-safety/natural-disasters-and-emergencies/emergency-dashboard

For power outage information, visit energex.com.au   

For traffic and road closure information, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.