Dramatic aerial images have revealed the extent of flooding in Bundaberg after the Burnett River surged to a major flood peak of 7.4 metres. The floodwaters swept through streets and inundated more than 350 homes and businesses, including a local Mitre 10 store. In some parts of the city, boats became the only means of transport as household items and debris floated through residential areas. Emergency authorities issued evacuation orders as river levels continued to rise, making this Bundaberg’s most significant flood since the record-breaking 2013 disaster. The flooding also claimed two lives in the nearby North Burnett region, where two Chinese backpackers were killed after their vehicle was swept away by fast-moving floodwaters. Before-and-after imagery supplied by Nearmap highlights the dramatic transformation of the city and the widespread impact of the natural disaster on homes, businesses and infrastructure across the Bundaberg region.