An Emergency Alert has been issued for the Ipswich area.

Ipswich City Council is advising additional areas are expected to be impacted by life-threatening flooding and residents in low-lying areas should prepare to leave and warn others. Wivenhoe Dam releases commenced from 4am Sunday 27 February. Evacuate to family or friends if possible. An evacuation centre has been opened at Ipswich Showgrounds. Do not enter floodwater. For further information listen to local radio or visit: https://disaster.ipswich.qld.gov.au/. For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).