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Barrett808 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 01:14 PM
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Video: Australia flood crisis worsens
Docks and boats are swept down a swollen river as Australia's floods claim another town.

It's the worst flooding the city of Maryborough has seen in more than three decades.

Nearly six inches of rain doused the area Saturday, and the local Mary River is expected to peak at 17 meters, or 56 feet, on Monday.

The river also affected the nearby town of Gympie.

Like much of central and southeast Queensland, cars, houses and roads are submerged. ...

Video: Australia flood crisis worsens
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 01:17 PM
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1. 56 feet? Oh man. :^(
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-11 01:48 PM
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2. I sure hope they remember to fill their cisterns while they are at it.
Because it might be years before it rains again.
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