 The town's second biggest flood was recorded in December 2010 during the statewide 2010-2011 Queensland floods disaster when the floodwaters of the Dawson peaked on 29 December 2010 at 4.39 metres above ground level, isolating Taroom for several weeks.The flood severely damaged the local service station  and a couple living on a remote cattle property near Taroom were stranded on their roof for eight hours before being rescued by helicopter.After the floodwaters had receded, a charity event was held at the Leichhardt Hotel in Taroom to raise money for flood victims.