Multi-state storm brings days of heavy rain and flooding across Queensland

A multi-state storm band and an atypical weather pattern have produced a four-day deluge across Queensland, leading to flash flooding and the closure of several roads, especially in the Lockyer Valley. Rainfall totals peaked at Blackdown Tableland with 439.4 mm, while Lower Springbrook, Nambour and Brooweena each recorded over 300 mm. Angus Hines described the system as characterized by widespread rain bands, heavy cloud cover, cooler temperatures and strong upper-level winds that later weakened over the Darling Downs.

Current flood alerts cover Warrill Creek, the Bremer River, the Macintyre, Moonie and Mary Rivers, as well as the Warrego, Bulloo and Barcoo Rivers in western Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology expects a shift back to typical spring weather, with hot, humid days giving way to milder afternoon showers and storms.