**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert has been issued for Leyburn from the Southern Downs Regional Council.

Council advises flash flooding is occurring in the area and urges Leyburn residents to stay up-to-date with the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology. For more information, visit: http://disasterdashboard.sdrc.qld.gov.au/. For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).