‘A serious amount of rain’: central Queensland flooding could isolate some communities for months

Ashleigh Brieffies’ property outside Clermont in central Queensland has been isolated by flooding after heavy rain. Photograph: Ashleigh Brieffies

Ashleigh Brieffies is standing on the front steps of her home in central Queensland on Monday afternoon as knee-deep water sweeps over the grounds of her property.

“If it comes up another 2ft we’ll probably be underwater,” says Brieffies, who lives in Clermont. “I think we’ll be looking for a boat or a chopper.”