Cyclone Debbie: Logan flooding now worse than 1974, body found in waters

Flooding in Logan brought on by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie is the worst in the city’s history, Mayor Luke Smith says, with more than 250 homes expected to be inundated.

The body of a 77-year-old man has been pulled from floodwaters at Eagleby, south of Brisbane.

He was found by emergency crews about 3:50pm not far from where he was seen last seen on Friday at Eagleby Road.

It comes at Logan Mayor Luke Smith declares flooding in the area, brought on by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, as the worst in the area’s history.

Residents in some low-lying parts of the city, south of Brisbane, were told to consider leaving their homes today as flooding continued.

Thousands fled some areas in Logan, Beaudesert and the northern Gold Coast on Friday as the Albert and Logan rivers rose and inundated homes and businesses.

Today Cr Smith said 250 homes across Logan would experience inundation, but the severity would not be known until the Logan River receded.

“Logan has experienced the worst flooding it has ever experienced in the history of our city,” Cr Smith said.

“This is higher than 1974 and it’s more of an impact right across our city than we’ve ever seen.

Source: Cyclone Debbie: Logan flooding now worse than 1974, body found in waters – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)