 Victoria Bridge during flood | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 24 January – 31 January 1974 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 16[1] |
| Damage | A$980 million[1] |
| Areas affected | Ipswich, Brisbane |
In January 1974 a flood occurred in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia after three weeks of continual rain. The Brisbane River, which runs through the heart of the city, broke its banks and flooded the surrounding areas.[2] The cyclone that produced the flood also flooded surrounding cities: Ipswich, Beenleigh, and the Gold Coast.[2][3]
In total, there were 16 fatalities, 300 people injured, 8,000 homes destroyed and an estimated A$980 million in damages.[1] 13,000 properties were impacted.[4]
- ^ a b c "Australia's Worst Floods". Queensland Government State Disaster Management Group. 17 December 2005. Archived from the original on 12 December 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Loftus, Tobi (21 January 2024). "The 1974 floods changed Brisbane forever, with thousands of homes destroyed and 16 lives lost". ABC News. Retrieved 21 January 2024.