A powerful storm system swept across south-east Queensland on Friday evening, leaving more than 11,000 households without electricity and delivering a dramatic light show of thunder and lightning. The intense cell struck the Brisbane area after 6pm, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and hail, while also causing delays for commuters heading home.
Energy provider Energex reported that the suburbs of Boondall in Brisbane and Eagleby in Logan were among the worst affected, with around 3,000 homes losing supply. The storm cell moved north-east over Brisbane before heading out to sea, while another cell developed in the Toowoomba region, also tracking north-east.
Residents witnessed ominous clouds gathering in the late afternoon, followed by torrential downpours. Toowoomba recorded 41.2 millimetres of rain by early evening, the highest total in the region. Other significant falls included 27mm at the Gold Coast Seaway, 21.4mm at Alexandra Hills, and 20.4mm at Wellcamp Airport. Brisbane city recorded 19.5mm, while Brisbane Airport reported 19.3mm.
Authorities had issued warnings for Brisbane city and surrounding council areas including Toowoomba, Ipswich, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Redlands, and Moreton Bay, urging residents to remain cautious as the severe weather system passed through.
The storms capped off a volatile evening across the region, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Queensland’s spring weather and the ongoing risk of sudden, damaging events.
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