Ten years ago today, parts of Rockhampton disappeared underwater, when the Fitzroy River peaked at 9.2 metres. SES crews say the floods of 2011 taught them valuable lessons on preparation, which will help them respond to the next disaster, whenever it strikes. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Central Queensland

On this day 10-years-ago we remember the lives of Queenslanders, changed forever by the 2011 floods. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES said " Today we remember the flood tragedy that, on this day 10-years-ago, devastated communities including Toowoomba, Grantham, Murphy's Creek, Postman’s Ridge, the Lockyer Valley and, over the days that followed, would go on to inundate Ipswich and Brisbane. We want to acknowledge the grief and loss this disaster caused the affected communities. We