Under the Poinciana Tree: The Big Wet 2013

Here we go again. As many of you may know, Brisbane suffered a huge flood in 2011. Comparable to that of the record levels recorded in 1974 flood. Of course, Brisbane is far more developed now and certain areas were particularly worse than the 1974 levels. While there are many political arguments and finger pointing, it is the cost to the people and the heroes of this time to which our focus should be led.

Sadly, it has come again. A cyclone from North Queensland has tracked its way down to South East Queensland and beyond. The devastation is widespread and at the time of writing, it appears the flood will be similar to that of 2011.

As for us, we are very lucky. We live close to the mouth of the Brisbane river near an estuary and storm-water drain. The worst of the damage to our property is from the sheer volume of water.