Brisbane and Gold Coast track wettest October in six years
Southeast Queensland received nearly twice its normal October rain this past week. More storms are coming.
Brisbane has had about 170 millimetres of October rain so far. That's nearly double the monthly average of 87 millimetres.
The Gold Coast has seen heavier rain, with Springbrook getting 387 millimetres since October 19. Brisbane and the Gold Coast are on track for their wettest October in six years.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting more showers and storms this week. Parts of the Lockyer Valley saw flash flooding over the weekend but conditions are easing.
Brisbane can expect showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius.
- 170 millimetres
- Brisbane October total
- 387 millimetres since October 19
- Springbrook rainfall
- Wettest October in six years
- Record track
- 369 millimetres
- Sunshine Coast Airport
Why it mattersThough 2026 has had less rain than usual so far, the heavy rain this week helps catch up. It also raises flood risks for some communities.
AustraliaRecord October rainfall is breaking a dry 2026 for Queensland, though showing how quickly weather can flip between extremes.
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