Four-day storm brings heavy rain and flooding to Queensland
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 04:19 · Archive
Torrential downpours across Queensland between Thursday and Monday flooded rivers and roads across the state's south and east. Flash flooding hit Laidley Creek and Glenore Grove in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane, with Queensland Police warning that some roads were closed.
The highest recorded four-day rainfall totals were spread across the state. Blackdown Tableland near Rockhampton recorded 439.4mm to early Monday, Lower Springbrook near the Gold Coast recorded 325.2mm, Nambour near the Sunshine Coast received 314.2mm, and Brooweena inland of K'gari received 299.6mm.
Meteorologist Angus Hines said the system was unusual, featuring widespread rain bands with cloud cover and cooler temperatures, with storms driven by conditions in the higher parts of the atmosphere. On Sunday evening, thunderstorms briefly connected southern Queensland to Bass Strait as a swift-moving system passed towards Australia's east coast, propelled by strong winds in the upper atmosphere.
Flood warnings remained current for multiple rivers including Warrill Creek and the Bremer River in the Lockyer Valley, the Macintyre and Moonie rivers in the south, and the Mary River near the Sunshine Coast. Western Queensland remained on alert with warnings for the Warrego River at Charleville, the Bulloo River in Quilpie and the Barcoo River at Blackall. The Bureau of Meteorology said Queensland's weather was set to return to more typical spring conditions as the week continued.
How it is being reported
- Four-day deluge delivers flooding, closes roadsWeather stations across parts of Queensland have recorded big rainfall totals as an "unusual" weather pattern fostered a days-long deluge.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 03:48
- Four-day deluge delivers flooding, closes roadsWeather stations across parts of Queensland have recorded big rainfall totals as an "unusual" weather pattern fostered a days-long deluge.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 03:48
In this story: Queensland · Brisbane · Lockyer Valley · Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast · Angus Hines · Bureau of Meteorology
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