Queensland floods 2011
About the Queensland floods
Ongoing heavy rain in 2010/2011 caused rivers to rise, resulting in widespread flooding across much of Queensland in January 2011. Floodwater swept through towns and submerged parts of Brisbane city, causing loss of life and major damage to homes and infrastructure.
The 2011 floods are considered to be the largest disaster event in Queensland history.
Government response
Disaster relief and reconstruction activities are continuing in the following local council areas:
- Balonne
- Banana
- Barcaldine
- Brisbane
- Bundaberg
- Central Highlands
- Cherbourg
- Fraser Coast
- Goondiwindi
- Gympie
- Ipswich
- Lockyer Valley
- Mackay
- Maranoa
- Moreton Bay
- Murweh
- North Burnett
- Rockhampton
- Scenic Rim
- Somerset
- South Burnett
- Southern Downs
- Sunshine Coast
- Toowoomba
- Western Downs
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority provides regular updates on reconstruction progress.
Ongoing support
Floods and natural disasters can have a devastating impact on individuals and families. Find out about emotional support following a disaster.
Community recovery
Community Recovery Referral and Information Centres in Goodna, Ipswich, Murphy's Creek, Toowoomba and Grantham have now closed.
More information
- Current declared disasters
- Recovery after a disaster
- Queensland Government disaster management
- Community Recovery hotline: 1800 173 349
