HistoryIn January, 2011, south east Queensland, was inundated by torrential rainfall that resulted in devastating flooding to the Somerset Region. At the time it was described as the 'largest disaster event in the State's history', with an overall damage bill estimated to be more than $5 billion.
Help Somerset Libraries to uncover and share your stories about Somerset and its people. If you know more about the 2011 Floods, suggest an edit. The suggest an edit button is in the top left corner of each page. You can add details about people, places, events, businesses, groups and relevant historical information. Suggested edits are reviewed before including on Somerset Stories. DateBetween 1st January 2011 and 28th February 2011TypeFloodsReferencesFlood and Recovery: The Somerset Story by Michelle Ryan. South Brisbane: Queensland Museum, 2013.
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