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Hail up to 5cm hits Millmerran as severe storms cross Darling Downs
Hailstones about 5cm wide fell at Millmerran and up to 4cm at Blackbutt on Sunday as severe storms crossed south-east Queensland.
Lightning strike damages runway at Brisbane Airport during storm
A lightning strike blew up a section of runway at Brisbane Airport during a storm that 9 News reports produced about 7,000 lightning strikes.
Flash flooding in Laidley Creek prompts Watch and Act for Laidley
A Watch and Act was issued at 12pm Monday for Laidley and Glenore Grove, with flash flooding in Laidley Creek and some road closures in place.
Six campers rescued from floodwaters at Leyburn campground
Queensland Fire and Rescue swiftwater crews rescued six people stranded by rising floodwater at a Leyburn campground on Monday 26 October. No injuries reported.
Minor flood peak expected at Beaudesert on Logan River; Teviot Brook flooding
The Bureau of Meteorology expects a minor flood peak at Beaudesert on Monday afternoon, with moderate to major flooding easing along Teviot Brook.
Final flood warning issued for Lockyer and Laidley creeks
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Lockyer and Laidley creeks, with flooding no longer occurring at Laidley and Gatton.
Moreton Bay flash flooding prompts 15 swift water rescues
Intense rain on 22 October flooded Caboolture and Morayfield, closing roads, cutting power and prompting 15 swift water rescues, police said.
Major flood peak possible at Harrisville on Warrill Creek
The Bureau of Meteorology says Warrill Creek at Harrisville may peak near the major flood level on Friday morning, with minor flooding possible on the Bremer…
South East Queensland storms dump 100mm in under two hours
More than 100mm fell in under two hours around Caboolture, Morayfield and Burpengary as South East Queensland braced for up to 250mm of rain.
ABC reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car at Morayfield
An ABC reporter and a bystander pulled a driver from a submerging four-wheel drive on Buchanan Road, Morayfield, as heavy rain hit South East Queensland.
Severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rain in Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding across parts of the Southeast Coast District this morning.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of intense rainfall and flash flooding as a severe thunderstorm moves south from Caboolture across South East Queensland.
Queensland storms forecast to bring up to 150mm of rain
A CyclonesOZ forecast flags up to 150 mm of rain and flash flooding risks in southern Queensland this weekend, with light falls for Brisbane.
Perth lit up by 25,000 lightning strikes in overnight storm
A powerful electrical storm lit up Perth's skies overnight, with about 25,000 lightning strikes recorded across parts of the city and surrounding areas.
Mini tornado hits Ulladulla as storms sweep NSW coast
A freak mini tornado touched down at Ulladulla as a powerful storm front swept the NSW coast, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and flash flooding warnings.
Tornado catches Ulladulla off guard as storm front hits NSW coast
A tornado tore through Ulladulla on the NSW South Coast during a severe storm front, catching residents off guard as the system tracked toward Sydney.
Hot, dry weekend prompts early summer fire warning in Sydney
Sydney faces a hot, dry weekend as firefighters urge households to prepare for an El Niño summer, while the Swans meet Fremantle at a sold-out SCG.
El Niño developing, with dry outlook for Queensland in 2026
A rapidly strengthening El Niño in the Pacific is raising drought concerns for Queensland, with models pointing to a very strong event from August 2026.
El Niño developing, bringing dry months ahead for NSW and ACT
A rapidly strengthening El Niño is forming in the Pacific, with forecasters warning of below-average rainfall and hotter conditions across NSW and ACT for the…
Cut-off low to bring heavy rain to NSW and ACT this week
A developing cut-off low near Adelaide will track across NSW from Tuesday, delivering widespread rainfall totals of 25–100mm or more through to Friday.
Cut-off low to bring rain and storms to south-east Queensland
A slow-moving cut-off low pressure system is tracking toward Queensland, bringing widespread rain and storms to the southeast from Wednesday through Friday.
Queensland braces for week of rain as inland trough builds
A moisture-laden trough is set to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to inland and coastal Queensland through mid-week, with drier conditions returning…
Easter washout looms as ex-Cyclone Megan heads south
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan's remnants are moving south over the Easter long weekend, threatening heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds for southeastern states.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily returns to drench Queensland's north-west
As ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily returns to flooded northwest Queensland, local officials demand federal support for more resilient infrastructure.
Bray Park floods leave nearly 400 homes inundated as cyclone risk looms
Bray Park and south-east Queensland are racing to recover from devastating weekend floods as meteorologists warn another tropical system could bring fresh…
Cyclone Kirrily weakens after landfall in north Queensland
Cyclone Kirrily battered Queensland's north with gusts to 170km/h before rapidly weakening.
NSW and Queensland clean up after storms as New Year's Eve warning issued
Recovery underway as severe weather warning issued; 10 killed in Christmas storms, thousands without power across NSW and Queensland.
Unprecedented rainfall triggers flash flooding on Gold Coast
Intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding strike the Gold Coast, forcing 41 road closures, emergency rescues and camper evacuations.
Sydney New Year crowds top a million as northern Australia swelters
Over a million Australians celebrated New Year's Eve in cool coastal cities while extreme heat warnings and life-threatening temperatures gripped the interior.
Christmas storms hit Queensland regions recovering from Jasper
Severe thunderstorms hit Queensland as Jasper recovery continues, compounding damage to far north communities and straining emergency resources.
Officials defend BoM as far north Queensland floods from ex-cyclone Jasper
Officials defend Bureau of Meteorology's forecasting amid criticism over warning timing as Queensland battles severe flooding from ex-cyclone Jasper.
Sydney braces for record heat as emergency fires spread
Sydney faces hottest conditions in two years as extreme heat sparks emergency fire warnings across NSW, threatening homes and health.