Send us a textA sudden September flood tore through the Russell River and Babinda Creek, smashing levee banks, blanketing new plant cane with debris, and forcing growers to rethink recovery under a tightening clock. We share first-hand accounts, real costs, policy gaps, and why community support and better forecasting now matter more than ever.• shock rise of the Russell River and Babinda Creek• rapid erosion, topsoil loss, and trash blanketing• plant cane damage and long-term yield impacts• rail line repairs and logistics delays• costs of levee rebuilds and laser-levelling• push for disaster declaration and grants• red tape on using own machinery and materials• mental health strain after four wet years• unreliable forecasts and risky input timing• practical recovery priorities before the wet

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