Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the State Emergency Service (SES) have been receiving thousands of calls for help every day during the flood emergency.
In a rapidly unfolding sequence of emergencies, large numbers of responses have been made to people caught in the floodwaters.
In a statement, QFES said it had reached a point where its officers and SES volunteers were going house to house, checking on the welfare of residents.
Minister for Police and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Ryan said this was a time for everyone to take extra care to keep themselves, their loved ones and their neighbours safe.
“Our catchments are now so saturated and, with heavy rain continuing to fall, dangerous situations can develop very rapidly,” Mr Ryan said.
“Lives have already been lost; we don’t want to see any more tragedies,” he said.
“Now is not the time for unnecessary travel.”
Mr Ryan said roads were flooded, some were cut and many had sustained damage from the deluge.
“Remember if it’s flooded, always forget it,” he said.
“We have seen water rescue incidents at a long list of locations including Dallarnil, Rocksberg, Tara, Wallaville, Cooroy, Amamoor Creek, Kagaru, Helidon, North Arm, Cooran and Esk to name a few.”
The Minister urged everyone to stay up to date with the weather situation and warnings “whether it be on your phone, the radio or online”.
“The worst is not over yet – please stay safe,” Mr Ryan said.
