in the early hours of Friday, February 15, 2008, what seemed like a normal shower for the wet season turned out to become so much rain that Mackay was declared a disaster zone. Power cut, roads turned in rivers and in the end, a cleanup bill of $130 million was estimated. Today marks the 16th anniversary when the heavens opened and the rain didn't stop - over 600mm in 24 hours, the hardest hit was Glenella with over 900mm recorded.

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