An Emergency Alert has been issued by Somerset Regional Council to people in the Wivenhoe Pocket area.

Areas of Fielding Rd and Forest Hill Fernvale Rd adjacent to Brisbane River and Wivenhoe Pocket are at risk.

Residents of Wivenhoe Pocket are advised to move to Wivenhoe Pocket Rural Fire Station at Lockyer View Rd Wivenhoe Pocket.

Residents of Fielding Rd and Forest Hill Fernvale Rd move to the Fernvale State School or Lowood State High if safe to do so.

If you are in a low-lying area near the River seek shelter to higher ground now.

Listen to local radio or visit http://disaster.somerset.qld.gov.au/.

Warn neighbours, head to higher ground. For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).