Latest news regarding the flooding - 'RESIDENTS in several suburbs in and around Brisbane have been told to evacuate immediately - with floods greater than 1974 expected to hit the southeast.
A wall of flood waters is heading towards Brisbane, with residents warned to prepare for a major flood and parts of the CBD being evacuated.
Traffic is streaming out of the city as office blocks in Eagle and Wharf streets and restaurants along South Bank are evacuated. Congestion is heavy along Coronation Drive.
Car parks in Brisbane's CBD have opened their boom gates and advised people to get their cars out.
Caboolture, north of Brisbane, is now isolated by floodwaters and police have told all residents in low-lying areas to immediately move to higher ground.
Police have told residents in low-lying areas of Strathpine and Caboolture to evacuate immediately.'
