State Slammed by 83mm of Rain in Just One Hour
Queensland faces severe weather as Kingaroy is hit by 83mm of rain, prompting emergency warnings and flash flood alerts across the region
Kingaroy, Queensland, Flooding, Severe Weather, Thunderstorms
Kingaroy: Wow, what a night! Queensland’s Kingaroy got absolutely drenched with 83mm of rain in just one hour. It was so intense that emergency warnings were issued for the area.
People were sharing videos of the streets turning into rivers. One resident even said, “I haven’t seen that since 2011,” while driving through the flooded roads. It was wild!
Reports say that the rain started pouring heavily on Monday afternoon, with other nearby areas like Dalby also getting soaked. The local police are urging everyone to stay alert and be careful.
There’s been some serious damage to roads and infrastructure, especially at major intersections. The weather bureau has warned about slow-moving thunderstorms that could cause even more flash flooding.
They’re keeping an eye on the situation, especially in places like Gympie and Nanango, where more rain is expected. It’s a tough time for the folks in Queensland, but they’re staying strong.