Townsville experiences its wettest day in 27 years as communities face repeated flood emergencies North Queensland residents are once again facing severe flooding after record-breaking rainfall hit the region this week, with Townsville recording its heaviest rainfall in nearly three decades. Record Rainfall Swamps Townsville Townsville was drenched with 301.4mm of rain in the 24 hours from 9am Tuesday to 9am Wednesday, making it the city’s wettest day since 1998. Most of the rain fell between 1am and 9am, catching many residents off guard as they woke to find roads swamped and homes inundated by flash flooding. The deluge mirrors … Continue reading Townsville’s Record 301.4mm Rainfall Causes Major Flooding