Kelso flood map and flood risk
Kelso, Townsville City Council · Queensland · based on 4,592 mapped addresses
All mapped addresses in Kelso sit inside Queensland's potential floodplain overlay (QFAO). Other mapped hazards: 15.4% in a bushfire-prone area. Every property differs, so check the exact address.
Kelso at a glance
Hazards across Kelso
Share of mapped addresses in Kelso inside each government hazard layer. It describes the suburb, not any one property.
Flood map of Kelso
Check a property in Kelso
The free check shows every mapped hazard for one address: flood, past floods, bushfire, storm tide, coastal erosion and acid sulfate soils, and what each means for a buyer. The full report adds how much of the lot is affected, zoning and planning overlays, school catchments and nearby services, a checklist of what to ask, and a PDF to keep.
Before you buy in Kelso
- Ask Townsville City Council for a flood search on the exact lot - it gives flood levels and the rules for building.
- Get written insurance quotes that include flood cover.
- Ask the seller whether the property has flooded, and check for flood damage at inspection.
Stay informed
Get notified when flood data updates for Kelso.
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Indicative only. Compiled from Queensland Government datasets (QFAO, Queensland Flood Extent Series, QSpatial), Brisbane City Council, ABS and G-NAF. Not property-level advice - verify with the council before any property decision. Last updated 2026-09-28.