The Queensland Floodplain Assessment Overlay (QFAO) represents a floodplain area within drainage sub-basins in Queensland. It has been developed for use by local governments as a potential flood hazard area. It represents an estimate of areas potentially at threat of inundation by flooding. The data has been developed through a process of drainage sub-basin analysis utilising data sources including 10 metre contours, historical flood records, vegetation and soils mapping and satellite imagery. This data represents an initial assessment and will be subject to refinement by respective Local Government Authorities.
Purpose
It represents an estimate of areas potentially at threat of inundation by flooding.
Supplemental Information
This data is available through the Queensland Government Information Service web site. Large orders over the download limit are burnt to DVD and posted. An additional fee applies for postage and handling.
Status
Progress
In work
Maintenance and Update Frequency
As needed
Keywords
Theme
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ANZLIC Search Words
Theme Keyword
HAZARDS Flood
Theme
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keyword
planningCadastre
Access Constraints
Unrestricted to all levels of government and the community. Dataset is available to all government agencies, community groups and individuals. Dataset is available through physical supply and may be made available via web delivery tools, for example, through DNRM's internet sites.
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
Data Id Info
Id Citation
Title
SIRQRY.QLD_FLOODPLAIN_ASSMT_OVERLAY
Esri
Modification Date
2012-10-26
Modification Time
14:02:14
Creation Date
2013-02-13
Creation Time
15:28:24
Dist Info
Distributor
details available on request
Distribution Information
Resource Description
Downloadable Data
Distribution Liability
While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Department of Natural Resource and Mines makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason.
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (n.d.) Floodplain assessment overlay – spatial metadata, WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/get-mapping-help/metadata/floodplain-assessment-overlay/
— Department of Environment, Science and Innovation