Alfred raises flood risk

Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
A slow-moving tropical storm crossed islands off Australia’s heavily populated eastern coast late Friday, lashing coastal suburbs with destructive winds and dumping heavy rain across the region.
Tropical Storm Alfred flooding feared in eastern Australia
Tropical storm Alfred could cause significant flooding in eastern Australia despite the slowly moving storm no longer being a cyclone.
Australia Prepares for ‘Significant Impacts’ From Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakens before reaching Brisbane, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened into a tropical low Saturday as it neared Brisbane, Australia, bringing heavy rain and flooding risks to the region, according to officials. Initially expected to make landfall as the first cyclone to strike southeast Queensland since 1974, Alfred's winds dropped to under 39 mph (63 kph) as it shifted inland.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred insurance catastrophe for Queensland: ICA
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared an insurance catastrophe for southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales following the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Australia: Cyclone Alfred triggers massive blackouts, flooding
The Australian coast is battling strong winds and heavy rain from tropical cyclone Alfred. Homes across Australia's eastern state of Queensland have sustained massive damage and power cuts. Thousands have been evacuated,
The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW
Ex-Cyclone Alfred has passed. However, residents of northern New South Wales and parts of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast should be on high alert for bands of intense rainfall and possible flash flooding.
Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred reaches mainland Queensland
Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has officially reached the mainland in Queensland's south-east bringing with it intense winds and fears of flooding.
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
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Thousands of Australians without power as storm Alfred lashes Queensland
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Alfred Weakens to Tropical Low, Sparing Any Major Damage
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Australia tells thousands to evacuate as tropical cyclone Alfred nears
Australia ordered thousands of people in its eastern regions to evacuate before Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits land on Saturday ...
Cyclone Alfred Highlights: Australia set to face ‘worst’ tropical cyclone; evacuation underway amid heavy rainfall
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Storm Alfred: Cyclone 'like jet airliners over roof'
A singer in Australia when a cyclone hit said it sounded like "three of four jet airliners roaring over the roof". David ...