UPDATE 1pm Sunday 29 January 2012 

EMQ Issued the following Moderate Flood Warning for the South East Region

The warning relates to areas affected by flooding of the Bremmer River, Purga Creek and Warrill Creek Moderate flooding is occurring on the Bremer River at Spressers Bridge and there is minor flooding downstream between Kuss Road and Five Mile Bridge. Moderate flood levels are possible at these locations. Minor flood levels are expected at Walloon. Minor flood levels are possible on the Purga Creek at Peak Crossing

also Logan River:

Minor flood levels are occurring at Rathdowney on the Upper Logan River with minor flooding downstream at Round Mountain. Minor flood levels are also occurring in Teviot Brook at Boonah, with moderate flood levels possible.

The majority of rivers and Creeks within the whole Scenic Rim Region are rising or steady with minor or less than minor flood classification and the Warrill Creek at Kalbar being moderate

The Scenic Rim region is a thriving rural paradise set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and surrounded by world heritage listed national parks.

Home to a population of more than 34,000, the region covers 4,250sq km and is located an hour south of Brisbane and an hour inland from the Gold Coast.

Known for its breathtaking scenery, it is a popular tourist destination offering visitors plenty to see and do.

From its myriad of wineries and art galleries to expansive bushwalking tracks, state of the art equine facilities, growing rural communities and friendly country charm, the Scenic Rim region is a must see destination.

Its main towns are Beaudesert, Boonah, Rathdowney, Kooralbyn, Kalbar, Aratula, Canungra, Tamborine Mountain, Harrisville and Peak Crossing.

The region's primary businesses are agricultural/horticultural production, the equine industry and tourism/ecotourism.

The Scenic Rim region contains more than 30,000 hectares of parkland, including national parks and council controlled parks. The region also contains three dams: Lake Moogerah, Lake Maroon and the recently completed Wyaralong Dam.

Supported by a thriving economy, a farming industry and a vibrant arts community, the Scenic Rim has a strong community spirit and friendly locals.