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People visiting a Whitsundays beach on Monday were horrified when they spotted a crocodile lurking in the waters.
Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding continues over the central coast and Whitsundays on Tuesday, with some regions set to reach 1000mm of rainfall as the state's flooding crisis deepens.
A crocodile at Wilson Beach near the mouth of the Proserpine River. Picture: Ben White
Between 200 and 250mm of rain is likely to fall in some areas, particularly on the coast and ranges north of Mackay to Nebo.
Terrifying video shows a crocodile floating in water near Wilson Beach after it was presumably flushed down the Proserpine River with rising floodwaters.
Drivers were stranded on the Bruce Highway as floodwaters rose at Goorganga Plains. Picture: Queensland Police
A queue of traffic banked up on the Bruce Highway. Picture: Facebook
Meanwhile, hundreds of residents fleeing surging floodwaters became trapped in their cars on Monday, as the water level overwhelmed parts of the Bruce Highway.
At least 20 motorists were stranded for hours after a road closed sign was moved near Goorganga Plains, while at least 100 more spent the night sleeping on the floor of Bowen PCYC.
Rainfall expected in 48 hours over northern Queensland, with 300mm forecast in the dark blue region. Picture: Weatherzone
Police have told drivers to prepare to be stuck in their cars until Thursday, with food drops scheduled for the coming days.
Local supermarkets are falling short of fresh produce, as major transport routes are blocked by floodwaters.
Proserpine recorded its wettest 48 hours in 32 years over the weekend after 483mm of rainfall.
A mudslide was captured rushing down the Eungella Range at Pioneer Valley in
