Flash flooding hits Queensland with 277 emergency rescues in hours
A severe storm dumped almost 300mm of rain on Brisbane suburbs, triggering 277 emergency call-outs in six hours.
A severe thunderstorm battered northern Greater Brisbane on Thursday. The Bureau of Meteorology warned of dangerous flash flooding from the Sunshine Coast to the Queensland border.
Heavy rainfall dumped up to 170mm of water on Caboolture and Morayfield over three hours. By the end of the day, almost 300mm had fallen.
Swift-water rescue teams responded to multiple stranded vehicles, including one man rescued from his car roof. A couple hiking at Mount Barney became stranded and a search and rescue operation was underway.
From 6.30am to 2pm, emergency crews handled 277 call-outs. At least 20 roads closed across the city.
Schools shut for the day. A second storm threatened residents south of Brisbane.
- 277
- Emergency call-outs
- Up to 170 millimetres
- Rainfall on Caboolture and Morayfield
- Almost 300 millimetres
- Total rainfall by end of day
- At least 20
- Roads closed
Why it mattersFlash floods kill and injure people, close roads and schools, and cut power to thousands, creating urgent hazards for trapped drivers and residents.
AustraliaQueensland is entering its storm season early, so residents should prepare for more heavy rain, flooding, and emergency service pressure through the coming weeks.
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