Early on 5th at Maryborough wind veered from S to NW and reached hurricane force by daybreak. Weaker houses were levelled to ground. Heavy rain fell. The wind veered to NE and eased but rain came down heavier. By 2pm 5th floods covered the wharf. Severe flood followed and the town cut off from communication with outside world. 13.9 inches (353mm) fell at Maryborough in the 24 hours to 9am on the 6th. Flood level exceeded 1864 level by 4 feet. Many people were rescued and one woman drowned. At Gympie 4 houses were badly damaged by the winds and many trees were blown down. Floods there came up quickly on the 6th and flooded many buildings.

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…