These were taken this morning!
Water level was 14mt at time of photography.
Current level at time of writing this is approx 17.6mt
A number of national media groups have lobbed into town. One parked in the area on left of the first photo, maybe 20 feet from the water line at the time. They moved within 30min because water was approaching their tyres.
This is the lower part of Gympie CBD area. Mary Street is off to the left of photo. Levels now expected to exceed 20m (60ft). The awning on left of photo (with "pasta" written) is where water will be if it reaches 22mt.
Took this photo coming into town from north. This tank used to be around 40ft from present location. It was obviously afloat, and may be dramatically relocated in coming hours.
Gympie's 'southside' in distance, with waters just begining to affect properties in foreground. The Bruce Highway was already cut in 4 places when this was taken.
Bell's Bridge, Wide Bay Highway.
Water approx 2mt over bridge roadway. Mild road surface damage is just visible on the far side approach. Will be interesting to see how the old concrete railing posts have stood up to tons of debris!