Rainfall over the whole area has been good to excellent and in the case of the Townsville, although excessive the area has recovered and the response is self-evident. Water supplies on the whole are excellent with the exception of Bowen Shire, which will still require further heavy backup falls to replenish underground aquifers. Supplies across the region are adequate, as many creeks and rivers have had a flow earlier. Rainfall has had a very patchy effect and it is vital to receive either good storms or general rain in the next two months to provide sufficient growth. Surface water does not appear to be a problem at this stage of the year, but some areas need good rain for it to stay that way.
Surface water remains variable.
Many properties that have received significant rainfall now have all dams and watercourses full. There are however areas that require further rainfall to consolidate their supply. Surface water in the extreme eastern section of the Gold Coast Shire has high salt content. There have been many significant flows in creeks and rivers throughout the region. Flood warnings were issued for the Auburn River near Mundubbera.