1974 Brisbane flood
Deadly flood in 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Meteorological history | |
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Duration | 24 January ā 31 January 1974 |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 16[1] |
Damage | A$980 million[1] |
Areas affected | Ipswich, Brisbane |
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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]