Brisbane Weather

Brisbane Hit by Record-Breaking Rainfall and Deadly Floods

Discover the extreme weather events causing chaos in Brisbane and across Queensland, with heavy rains and tragic consequences.

Brisbane recently experienced its wettest day since the 2022 floods, with record-breaking rainfall leaving the city and surrounding areas submerged in water. The storm, which battered the state, led to devastating floods that tragically claimed lives, including a woman found dead in Sydney and an elderly man rescued in Queensland. Parts of Brisbane were inundated with up to 200 millimetres of rain, and weather warnings remain in place for more heavy downpours.

The Bureau of Meteorology faced criticism for failing to predict the 180mm deluge that hit the region, reminiscent of the 2022 floods. Queensland endured wild weather with over 150mm of rainfall, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and flood alerts. Brisbane faced an early drenching, further exacerbating the flood risks as cyclone threats loomed in northern Australia.

Notable figures in the recent weather chaos include the Bureau of Meteorology, whose alert system faced public outrage over the unexpected downpour. Brisbane residents and emergency services grappled with the aftermath of the storms, highlighting the challenges of managing extreme weather events effectively in Queensland. The coastal trough in the southeast and tropical cyclone in the northwest brought torrential rains, testing the resilience of communities across the state.