Updated flood mapping helps residents better prepare properties

Sunshine Coast residents can now access the most accurate flood mapping available online, after updates were endorsed at Council’s November 2025 Ordinary Meeting.    

The changes to Council’s public flood mapping products include updates for new developments in Aura and Bli Bli, as well as improvements relating to flood mitigation works in Battery Hill.

Other changes include a map showing creek flooding due to heavy rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March 2025.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said the endorsed updates were minor revisions of Council’s public flood mapping products.

“The updates are important for people who live in Aura, Bli Bli and Battery Hill as they reflect improvements,” Cr Suarez said.

"Revising our mapping to show the improvements is part of Council’s ongoing efforts to work with the insurance industry to promote affordable insurance outcomes for our community.  

“With storm season upon us, it is also time to re-familiarise yourself with Council’s emergency preparedness flood mapping resources.

“This is especially important for new residents who may have moved to the Sunshine Coast, as they might not know that the risk of flooding is part of life on the Sunshine Coast.

“As someone whose home has been impacted by flooding in the past, I understand the terrible toll it can take and understand the importance of knowing your property’s risk.

"Having access to up-to-date flood mapping arms you with the information you need to be prepared and to reduce the impact of flooding on your property.”

Changes to public flood mapping products

• Minor revision to Council’s public flood mapping
• Accounts for continued development at Aura and Bli Bli
• Improvements relating to flood mitigation works in Battery Hill
• Mapping showing creek flooding due to heavy rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March 2025
• Administrative adjustments to reflect the approved development scheme layout for the Maroochydore City Centre
• Administrative adjustments for the Coolum Industrial Estate.

To find out more, check out the frequently asked questions, fact sheets and how-to videos available online at Council’s website by searching ‘Flood mapping.’