Brisbane, February 14, 2026 – The Europe Today: Several roads across Queensland were closed after flash flooding affected parts of the Fraser Coast and North Burnett regions, according to a statement issued by the Queensland Police Service on Saturday.
Authorities reported that a 63-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man were rescued after their vehicle became stranded in floodwaters on Gooroolba Biggenden Road in the North Burnett region. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 7:15 p.m. local time on Friday. Both individuals were transported to hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Later the same evening, at around 10:40 p.m., emergency services responded to another flood-related incident on Booral Road in the Fraser Coast region. A 56-year-old woman driving alone became trapped after her vehicle was caught in rapidly rising waters. Two men, aged 25 and 26, entered the floodwaters in an attempt to assist her. All three were safely rescued by police and emergency personnel.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a Minor Flood Warning for the Flinders River on Saturday. The bureau advised that showers and thunderstorms, including the possibility of heavy rainfall, are expected to continue across the catchment area through the weekend and into next week.
Forecasters warned that minor flooding could occur at Richmond Post Office from Saturday night, with the potential for higher river levels if rainfall intensifies. A separate Minor Flood Warning was also issued for the Burrum River catchment, where minor flooding may develop along the Burrum River at Howard from Saturday night into Sunday.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution, avoid driving through floodwaters, and stay updated on official weather advisories as unstable conditions persist across affected regions.
