Flooding in Brisbane

Brisbane sits on a flood plain which means flooding is possible. Brisbane City Council works to manage and reduce the risks of flooding to ensure our city remains safe and liveable. Find information on the likelihood and sources of flooding for your property and local area with our Flood Awareness Maps.  Read about Council's flood plans and find out how to protect your home and business from flooding.

Citywide amendment – Minor amendment package J – flood overlay mapping changes

Council has updated Flood overlay mapping in City Plan for river and creek on 28 May 2021.

Find out more about the flood mapping changes to City Plan and how they may impact your property.

Visit the Adopted City Plan Amendments page to view amendments made to City Plan.

Find what you need

Register to get free severe weather alerts for your neighbourhood via email, text, phone message or notification through the app.

Find out how you can protect your house and family from flooding, including online tools and checklists.

Use our online flooding tools, guide and checklist to prepare your business for flooding.

There are many steps to take when there is the threat of a flood at your property, including necessary preparations, where to collect sandbags and having an emergency kit ready. 

Find information on Council's current flood initiatives, including Council's FloodSmart Future Strategy.

Find out what types of flooding may affect your property, including creek, river and tidal, and how you can be better prepared.

Council's online tools

Council's Flood Awareness Maps provide flood information for your suburb and the surrounding area, including any local history of flooding.

Council's free FloodWise Property Reports show the risk and type of flooding at a specific property. Use this information to plan and build new habitable floor levels.

Last updated: 28 May 2021

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