Water from the west flowed down the Fitzroy River ... and as many as 23,000 properties were completely or partially flooded. Then-premier Anna Bligh made an impassioned plea to Queensland residents.

Rainfall was average or higher than average across 94 per cent of the area. Total rainfall was 48 mm, 66 per cent higher than the long-term mean of 29 mm for December. Streamflows were variable across ...