North Pine Dam release
This page provides supporting information for MoretonAlert messages. Please refer to messaging for details of any immediate threat.
Dam release notification
Notifications are issued when Seqwater advise that gate releases from North Pine Dam will begin or increase. Water levels will rise quickly and flooding will occur around rivers and creeks.
Refer to MoretonAlert messaging for the current release level.
Release level 1 - Monitor local conditions
Level 1 is activated when release levels are expected to be less than 1000 cubic metres per second.
Potential impacts
- Low-lying fences, pumps and canoes may be flooded.
- Parks and reserves along the river may be flooded.
- Damage may occur to low lying fences, sheds and outbuildings
- Joyner - Youngs Crossing Road at North Pine River will be closed
Release level 2 - Implement emergency plans if necessary
Level 2 is activated when release levels are expected to be between 1000 and 1500 cubic metres per second.
Potential impacts
Possible road flooding and damage to low-lying property in the following areas:
| Suburb |
Impact area |
| Joyner |
- Youngs Crossing Road at North Pine River
|
| Lawnton |
- Bells Pocket Road
- Lawnton Pocket Road
|
| Petrie |
- Gympie Road at North Pine River
|
| Whiteside |
|
Release level 3 - Relocate to higher ground if necessary
Level 3 is activated when release levels are expected to be greater than 1500 cubic metres per second.
Potential impacts
Possible road flooding and damage to low-lying property in the following areas:
What should you do?
- Contact Triple Zero (000) for emergency assistance.
- Relocate to higher ground if necessary (higher ground maps show these areas including common road closure points).
- View the latest local road conditions at council's website.
- Tune in to your emergency broadcasters: ABC radio 612AM, 101.5FM and 99.7FM.
- Never drive, walk or ride through flood water.
Previous dam release rates
- October 2010 peak 910 cubic metres per second
- January 2011 peak 2850 cubic metres per second
- January 2013 peak 840 cubic metres per second
Important contacts
Higher ground maps
- Brendale(PNG, 628KB)
- Cashmere(PNG, 742KB)
- Griffin(PNG, 337KB)
- Griffin South(PNG, 128KB)
- Joyner(PNG, 593KB)
- Kallangur(PNG, 1MB)
- Lawnton(PNG, 446KB)
- Murrumba Downs(PNG, 960KB)
- Petrie(PNG, 459KB)
- Strathpine(PNG, 729KB)
- Whiteside(PNG, 417KB)