east Queensland weather live updates: Multiple rescues as heavy rainfall leads to flash flooding
Heavy rainfall in south-east Queensland has triggered flash flooding, leading to multiple emergency rescues and the closure of schools and roads. Authorities have issued severe weather warnings as rainfall totals exceeded 200mm in some areas.
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Low lying creek near Rocklea in Brisbane's south rapidly rising. ( ABC News: Lottie Twyford )
Link copied Share Share article Emergency crews have responded to multiple swiftwater call-outs across south-east Queensland after falls of more than 200 millimetres.
A weather warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall has been issued for west of Toowoomba, with the potential for flash flooding.
Emergency crews are working to help rescue two people cut off by flash flooding at a campground in the Scenic Rim.
A Queensland Fire Department spokesperson said four crews are on scene at Mount Barney, with a walking party making its way to the campsite to assist.
In Caboolture, in the Moreton Bay region, 203mm fell within six hours this morning, while in Brisbane the highest falls were recorded at Brookfield, which had 131mm.
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