SEQ floods close eight schools, trigger 540 emergency calls
Heavy rain across south-east Queensland causes flash flooding, with 540 emergency calls, eight school closures, and multiple swift-water rescues.
South-east Queensland is reeling from heavy rain that brought flash flooding on Thursday and forced the closure of eight schools. The State Emergency Service fielded more than 540 call-outs, and Queensland Fire Department crews conducted more than 16 swift-water rescues.
Two campers were winched to safety after floodwaters cut them off at Mount Barney. Dozens of roads remain closed.
Rainfall of up to 250mm fell in some areas; Caboolture recorded 203mm in just six hours. The Bureau of Meteorology expects conditions to ease Friday morning, though showers and thunderstorms will continue over the weekend.
A major flood warning is in place for Warrill Creek, which is predicted to peak at 5 metres.
- 8
- Schools closed
- 540+
- Emergency calls
- 16+
- Swift-water rescues
- 203mm
- Caboolture rainfall in 6 hours
Why it mattersHeavy flooding puts lives at risk and disrupts schools, transport, and daily routines; emergency services warn that vehicles are easily swept away in floodwaters.
AustraliaResidents across south-east Queensland face ongoing disruption from road closures, school shutdowns, and continued flood risk through the weekend.
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