Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Hit Southeastern Queensland, Australia

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding have disrupted travel and prompted emergency rescues across southeastern Queensland, Australia, on October 22, 2026. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology reported approximately 240 millimeters of rainfall around Caboolture during a six-hour period, with other areas receiving over 200 millimeters. Authorities have warned motorists against driving through flooded roads as heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks persist, particularly around parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.