Map of the Brisbane Flood

I just found this map of the Brisbane flood disaster at its peak.

Absolutely amazing! Especially how many areas were covered by water. Quite disturbing to see that our house wasn’t that far away from the flood waters.

Brisbane Flood Map

We got power back!

Hi everyone,

After 24 hours without power we finally got the power switched back on. What a relief!

Yesterday at around midday suddenly the power got switch off for our neighbourhood. It came a bit unexpected since we were told that only suburbs with their substation endangered by the flood water would be switch off. But after a little drive around the neighbourhood we realised why: not far from us (maybe 500m – 1000m, but fairly below our height) the streets were already flooded. This meant that we only have one way out of Chapel Hill and that is through the north. We then tried to get some basic supplies (bread, milk, ice, etc.), but what we saw at the local shops was just amazing. People everywhere, buying everything in panic! No milk, no ice, no bread, hardly any canned food and also no petrol at the local petrol stations. Just crazy!

Thankfully we had quite some stuff at home, but with no fridge most of the perishable foods will be off by today. We spend a very dark night with no power but did alright.

The next morning (today) we still had no power. We left very early and drove up north to get at least some food and somewhere. Luckily we found a petrol station which still had petrol and also some packs of ice.

After a couple of hours at home again, the power came on again. To be honest we expected it to be off much longer but it looks like that the predicted flood level won’t be as high as they thought and the authorities started to switch power on in areas where it is save to do so.

Now we’re just watching the horrible pictures on the TV in disbelief. Absolutely amazing how the power of nature ruled over Brisbane and humanity can only watch it happening and isn’t able to do anything against it….

Ok so much from us for now. Thanks for all the calls and the wishes. We are fine, but our thoughts are with the many people who lost family members, homes or basically everything.

Please donate for the victims if you can. (see link in blog post below)

EDIT: Here is a link to a constantly updated picture gallery. Unbelievable images.

Brisbane Flood Photos

Flood disaster in Brisbane

Many of you probably heard of the developing flood disaster which is currently unfolding in Brisbane and Queensland. At first it looked like Brisbane would be spared, but after some devastating flash flooding in Toowoomba and because of the constant heavy rain, Brisbane got hit today.

Firstly let me tell you that we are OK. Fortunately Chapel Hill (as the name suggests) sits on high ground and there is no way flood water will reach us here. But that doesn’t make it any better for those directly effected. So far it is predicted that about 6000 homes in Brisbane could be directly effected by the flood. Unfortunately we haven’t reached the peak yet and the worst is still to come. The highest flood levels are expected for Thursday with levels that are going to be higher than at the historical flooding of 1974.

Once again, we are fine here and are out of the immediate danger.

I also would like to provide a link to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal. Many families lost everything. If you feel like supporting the many many people and families effected by this disaster, donate at the following link. Every Dollar (or Euro) helps. Thank you!

Queensland Flood Relief Appeal