Prepare yourself and your property for storms and floods

Severe storms are more common than any other natural hazard. They are often unpredictable and can cause major property damage, as well as serious injury and even loss of life. South East Queensland can experience damaging storms and floods between September and March.

Know your flood risk

Floods can occur almost anywhere in Queensland and can rise over days, or in minutes in a flash flood. To prepare for and reduce the impact of flooding on your property, understand your flood risk.

The only way to stay safe is to stay out of floodwater. If it's flooded, forget it!

Prepare your family, property and business

There are resources and tools residents can use to minimise the impact of severe weather including storms.

• Receive free weather alerts and flood warnings by registering for MoretonAlert.
• Prepare your home and property with Council's home and property checklist.
• Stock up on a first aid kit, drinking water and other necessities for your emergency kit.
• Make a household emergency plan and one for your pets too.
• Disaster-proof your business with our resources to help you prepare.

• Phone Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.

Tune into warnings

Adhere to warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). They will issue timely information and advice to apply in severe weather.

Listen to severe weather news with your local commercial radio. See regular updates during storm season on the BOM or by downloading their app.