Severe storms batter NSW and Queensland with flash flooding

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 02:32 · Archive

Severe thunderstorms moving eastward from Central Australia have brought flash flooding and widespread damage to NSW and Queensland.

Severe thunderstorms are moving eastward from Central Australia towards NSW and Queensland, bringing flash flooding, hail and strong winds. The combination of a low pressure trough and tropical moisture has already caused significant damage in Alice Springs. Northern NSW and parts of Queensland have experienced intense rainfall, with Moree recording 8mm in less than an hour and Tamworth receiving 7mm in just ten minutes.

The NSW State Emergency Service received more than 220 call-outs over 24 hours, mostly for fallen trees and damaged or leaking roofs. Several people required rescue from floodwaters in Greater Sydney. Two people were saved in Woollahra when flash flooding washed around their car, and another person became trapped in a car in Mascot as floodwaters rose. Queensland Police reported no SES call-outs in Queensland during the storms.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to scatter across most of Queensland on Wednesday, with isolated thunderstorms forecast for the Gulf Country and scattered to widespread conditions in the east, south of Moranbah.

How it is being reported

• Millions to be smashed as severe thunderstorms, flash flooding wash over NSW, QueenslandAs Alice Springs begins the mammoth clean-up effort after being battered by intense storms, two large Australian states are now in the firing line.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 02:23
• Millions to be smashed as severe thunderstorms, flash flooding wash over NSW, QueenslandAs Alice Springs begins the mammoth clean-up effort after being battered by intense storms, two large Australian states are now in the firing line.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 02:23

In this story: NSW · Queensland · Central Australia · Alice Springs · Moree · Tamworth · Greater Sydney

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