Rockhampton's wet weather chaos

1 of 14, Boats tied up in the Fitzroy River at the end of Wharf Street, Depot Hill, as the water level rose on Monday.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:05:44 +1000

Boats tied up in the Fitzroy River at the end of Wharf Street, Depot Hill, as the water level rose on Monday. Photo: Megan Lewis.

2 of 14, Queensland Rail staff survey the wreckage of a coal train which derailed near Stanwell. Heavy rained prevented the line being cleared straight away.

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Queensland Rail staff survey the wreckage of a coal train which derailed near Stanwell. Heavy rained prevented the line being cleared straight away. Photo: Sharyn O'Neill .

3 of 14, Rockhampton firefighters, including Blair Grice, risked their lives to save three people trapped in rising floodwaters overnight on Monday.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:05:43 +1000

Rockhampton firefighters, including Blair Grice, risked their lives to save three people trapped in rising floodwaters overnight on Monday.

4 of 14, Floodwaters at Struck Oil caused problems for Ergon crews on Tuesday who were trying to restore power.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:07:14 +1000

Floodwaters at Struck Oil caused problems for Ergon crews on Tuesday who were trying to restore power. Photo: Sharyn Oneill.

5 of 14, Carlee Agius inspects the height of the Dee River in Mount Morgan after residents raised fears it was getting close to some homes.

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Carlee Agius inspects the height of the Dee River in Mount Morgan after residents raised fears it was getting close to some homes. Photo: Sharyn Oneill.

6 of 14, Strong winds and high tides combined caused the waves at Yeppoon’s Main Beach to wash over Farnborough Road.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:41:43 +1000

Strong winds and high tides combined caused the waves at Yeppoon’s Main Beach to wash over Farnborough Road. Photo: Nikita Watts.

7 of 14, A tree fell on this barbecue hut along Farnborough Road in strong winds.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:41:44 +1000

A tree fell on this barbecue hut along Farnborough Road in strong winds. Photo: Nikita Watts.

8 of 14, THE Fitzroy River barrage’s 18 gates were open with about 130,000 megalitres of water a day flowing through Tuesday at 2pm.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:07:16 +1000

THE Fitzroy River barrage’s 18 gates were open with about 130,000 megalitres of water a day flowing through Tuesday at 2pm. Photo: Megan Lewis.

9 of 14, Richard Tomkin shows a section of Manns Road, Emu Park, that has been washed away with the rain.

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Richard Tomkin shows a section of Manns Road, Emu Park, that has been washed away with the rain. Photo: Nikita Watts.

10 of 14, Ross Creek

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Ross Creek

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