Flood Check Map 

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Changes to Interactive Map

The Authority’s interactive map has been updated and redesigned in an effort to improve its functionality and accessibility.

Improvements include:

  • Simplified interface to improve usability.
  • iPad/iPad2 functionality.
  • Faster load times on both desktop and mobile browsers.

 

If you would like further information on the progress of Queensland’s reconstruction, please visit the Authority’s Monthly Report.

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About the Flood Check Maps

The Flood Check maps show:

  1. 2010-2011 Queensland Natural Disasters - flood lines and disaster imagery
  2. Queensland Floodplain mapping

You can switch between the two functions by using the navigation buttons at the top of the screen.

2010-2011 Natural Disasters maps

The 2010-2011 Natural Disasters maps are a useful tool for seeing street by street which areas were affected by inundation in the summer of 2010/11.

Sources of Information

The Interim Flood Line has been mapped using ultra-high resolution aerial photographs (where available) using the visible debris line,  in combination with council and community feedback.

Queensland Floodplain Mapping

The Floodplain maps show areas of Queensland where, based on geological evidence, we know there has previously been inundation or there is a probable chance of inundation.

The Floodplain maps are supported by the Planning for stronger, more resilient floodplains guideline. The guideline provides Councils – especially those who have perhaps historically lacked the resourcing capacity to undertake these types of studies - with a ready-made toolkit to help assess future development applications and the opportunity to better align floodplain management and land use planning.

The Authority has publicly released the Queensland Floodplain Mapping (Queensland Interim Floodplain Assessment Overlay) and it can be downloaded free of charge from the Queensland Government Information Service website

Sources of information

The Interim Floodplain Assessment Overlay Mapping has been derived from overlaying available state-wide information sources, including best available:

  • Drainage location information
  • Contour information (typically 10 metre contours)
  • Satellite imagery (typically Landsat 5)
  • Interpreted or actual flood information from 2010/2011 events
  • Department of Environment and Resource Management gauging station information
  • Pre-clear Vegetation Mapping of Landzone 3 (Alluvium) and Landzone 1 Estuarine and SALI Soil Flooding Limitation Mapping

Completed / Uncompleted Areas of Floodplain Mapping

Given the size of Queensland there are areas where the mapping is still being produced. The Authority has established a programme to develop the floodplain maps for the entire State and release them as they become available.

View the list of currently available floodplain areas

View the list of LGA's currently mapped (note as sub-basins don't correlate with LGA boundaries, the extent of LGA's covered may vary).

PDF versions and imaging.

The Authority has produced maps that compare aerial footage of disaster affected towns and cities using before and after imagery. This list of towns and cities will be added to progressively. You can also view the interactive map to see more details about the disaster-affected areas.

View PDF maps

Feedback

The Authority will work closely with Councils as the program of floodplain mapping continues.  Where mapping has been completed, a hardcopy of the Mapbook and a copy of the digital datasets will be provided to relevant Councils. 

Councils are invited to contact the Queensland Reconstruction Authority on 3008 7200 or alternatively by email to floodplain@qldra.org.au.

How to use Flood Check