South-east Queensland faces months of rain within one week as storms approach
South-east Queensland will receive several months' worth of rain over the next seven days, with flooding risks on major rivers.
South-east Queensland is bracing for an intense week of storms that will dump unprecedented rainfall. The Sunshine Coast faces up to 250mm of rain.
The Sunshine Coast already received 110mm in just eight hours on Monday. Brisbane is forecast to receive up to 145mm.
The Gold Coast will see up to 160mm. Thursday is predicted to be the wettest day.
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of increased flash-flooding risk around the Logan and Albert rivers. River levels have gradually filled up after several months of dry weather.
When the landscape is wet and rivers are flowing, heavy rain can run off quickly rather than soak in. This makes flooding more likely.
Residents are urged to monitor the bureau website for updates and stay alert for warnings.
- up to 250mm over seven days
- Sunshine Coast rainfall
- 110mm in eight hours
- Monday rainfall Sunshine Coast
- up to 145mm
- Brisbane forecast
- up to 160mm
- Gold Coast forecast
Why it mattersHeavy flooding could disrupt travel, damage property and infrastructure, and risk lives if people are caught in fast-moving water.
AustraliaQueensland residents should prepare emergency supplies and plan for potential road closures and power interruptions over the next week.
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