How does three feet of rain sound?

[Richard Cranium]

Cyclone Roars Toward Australia's Flooded North.

Officials say another storm headed toward flood-ravaged northeastern Australia could dump up to three feet of rain and become the worst the already-swamped region has ever seen.

The strong tropical cyclone roaring toward Queensland state has already prompted evacuations. It's expected to hit on Wednesday or Thursday as a fierce Category 4 storm with wind gusts up to 162 mph.

Cyclone Yasi is expected to hit Queensland just days after another tropical storm struck the state. The storm Monday spared communities any major damage.

Queensland has already suffered months of flooding since heavy rains began in November. The floodwaters killed 35 people, damaged or destroyed 30,000 homes and businesses and left Brisbane, the country's third-largest city and the state capital, under water for days. Damage is in the billions of dollars.

[skip68]

i saw some footage of people trying to wade through the chest high waters,..... crazy!!! too many critters with large teeth swimming around for my taste! too bad the crocodile hunter is not around anymore! feel bad for those folks down under! Mrs.skip68.