How will this affect Queensland councils?

Councils in south-east Queensland warn the change will end their vital access to real-time flood data, potentially putting lives at risk during flash floods.

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Queensland Councils Slam BoM's Axing of Free Flood Forecasting Tool

Q: What is the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) doing?

The BoM is phasing out its free real-time flood forecasting tool Enviromon by July 2025.

Q: Why is the BoM making this change?

The BoM says Enviromon no longer meets "basic cybersecurity, stability and resilience standards" required for a flood forecast and warning system.

9 Nov, 2025

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Summary

BoM to phase out free real-time flood forecasting tool Enviromon by July 2025
Councils say move will end vital access to real-time flood data, putting lives at risk
Replacement software OneRain cannot be provided free to councils and public bodies

Queensland Councils Slam BoM's Axing of Free Flood Forecasting Tool

In a move that has alarmed natural disaster-prone councils in south-east Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has announced plans to phase out its free real-time flood forecasting tool Enviromon by July 2025. The BoM cites the tool's failure to meet "basic cybersecurity, stability and resilience standards" as the reason for the change.