Wet season safety information: significant stream rises Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest

Category:
Announcement
Applies:
28 October 2022 to 6 April 2023
Published:
28 October 2022 11:29am
ID:
22511

This alert applies to the following park:

During the North Queensland wet season local heavy rainfall may cause significant stream rises at Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest. During and after heavy rain, creek conditions change and become dangerous. Fast flowing, rapidly rising water, with strong currents, occurs. At these times, to stay safe, do not enter the water.

Visitors are urged to use caution at all times around waterways. Always supervise children closely.

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