In the records of Rockhampton’s history, the year 1918 marked a momentous event – the city witnessed its most severe flooding on record. The Fitzroy River surged to an astounding 10.11 meters, an unprecedented height that had never been recorded to exceed 9 meters in the decades prior. This historic inundation is known as “The Great Rockhampton Flood of 1918.”
The flood wreaked havoc on the city’s infrastructure and buildings, leaving a trail of devastation. It disrupted transportation and commerce, countless homes and businesses suffered similar fates, transforming bustling streets into submerged canals.
The State Library of Queensland has breathed life into history with a remarkable collection of digitised photographs, vividly depicting the profound impact that the flood had on the township.
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📸 Pictures courtesy of the State Library of Queensland.
