Around Dalby and around the state there are currently many islands. Houses and properties are isolated by water, making them into inland islands after unprecedented amounts of water flooding large parts of the state.Our hearts go out to those affected by devastating and life-taking waters washing through places like Toowoomba. To imagine a city on top of a range have flash flooding of such magnitude to be likened to an inland tsunami is shocking and breathtaking.
What happens out here is nothing by comparison, no matter how frustrated and sick of flooding we're becoming. Here we're experiencing our 2nd major flood (and 3 minor floods) in two weeks. The Myall Creek peaked just under 3.8m last night, higher than the 3.5m 2 weeks ago. Levels are staying steady, but with more rains last night and upstream Creeks rising, I wouldn't be surprised if we reach higher levels later today. Talking to members (whose houses are raised off the ground), once we reach about 4m, many more houses will be inundated with water. To the left are some more photos taken yesterday.
I keep thinking how water can harm, soil, flood, damage, and kill, but God also uses water at baptism to clean, purify, and bring the hope of salvation. No matter how hard this continues to affect people, nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Lord, have mercy!
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