St Johns Wood, Queensland - Flooding

Flooding

Due to St Johns Wood's geography (being bordered on three sides by Enoggera Creek), there is a high risk of flooding on the parkland surrounding the creeks. In February 1931 a flood destroyed the Gresham Street bridge, after 457 mm (18 in) of rain fell at Enoggera in 48 hours. In 1974 the Brisbane 1974 Flood, waters in Enoggera Creek rose by up to 6.5 m (21.3 ft) and many houses were washed away. Today, parks take their place and provide a buffer against repeated flooding. On 20 May 2009 all access to St Johns Wood was cut off due to localised flooding for most of the afternoon and night. In January 2013, Ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald caused flooding to Enoggera Creek and flooded the Gresham Street bridge.