An Emergency Alert message has been issued to Townsville residents from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.
The message advises that dam gates are now fully open and residents will experience a sudden rise of fast moving water from the Ross River.
The following areas will experience imminent flash flooding as a result of significant, sudden rises in the Ross River: Rosslea, Hermit Park, Railway Estate, South Townsville, Oonoonba, Idalia, West End, Rowes Bay, Garbutt, Townsville City, Cluden, Hyde Park, Aitkenvale, Currajong, Pimlico, Mysterton, Mundingburra, Douglas, Annandale, Kirwan and Thuringowa.
Residents are advised to move away from the Ross River immediately and make their way to higher ground now. If at home, move to the highest point of your dwelling.
Call Triple Zero (000) for all life-threatening emergencies.
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