Paul moved from the Gulf to enter the Coral Sea near St Lawrence. Heavy rain caused a record flood in the Don R. which changed its course in the lower reaches near Bowen. Two houses were washed away. Severe damage resulted in the market garden industry. Large swells affected the south coast. The Brisbane wave recording station recorded significant (peak) wave heights of 4.3m (9.8m) on 8 Jan.

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…