Three Queensland rainfall records shattered; more storms this week
Three Queensland weather stations recorded record rainfall in October. Over one weekend, they broke records set 46 to 87 years ago.
Queensland's Bureau of Meteorology recorded record-breaking rain at three gauges over the weekend. One-hundred-and-two millimetres was recorded at Tullinar Station near Blackall, breaking an 87-year record.
Muttaburra recorded 101 millimetres, breaking a 72-year record. Nive Downs near Charleville measured 93 millimetres, breaking a 46-year record.
A high-pressure system in the Tasman Sea is now driving onshore winds and moisture into most of the state. Most of Queensland should expect showers throughout the week, according to senior meteorologist Steve Hadley.
Severe thunderstorms are possible in some central and western areas including Winton, Longreach and Windorah.
- 102 millimetres, breaking 87-year record
- Tullinar Station record
- 101 millimetres, breaking 72-year record
- Muttaburra record
- 93 millimetres, breaking 46-year record
- Nive Downs record
- Steve Hadley
- Meteorologist
Why it mattersThree rainfall records falling in one weekend signals extreme weather. Residents in already wet regions should prepare for further flooding.
AustraliaQueensland residents and farmers across the state face a week of widespread rainfall, with central and western regions at risk of severe storms and flooding.
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