Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay, Somerset and Sunshine Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 7:02 am Thursday, 22 October 2026.

INTENSE RAINFALL DEVELOPING THROUGH PARTS OF BURPENGARY

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:40 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Caboolture and Lake Samsonvale. This thunderstorm is moving towards the south. It is forecast to affect Strathpine, Lake Manchester and Upper Brookfield by 7:10 am and Ipswich, Peak Crossing and Bundamba Lagoon by 7:40 am.

131 mm of rainfall was recorded at Caboolture (Short St) in 3 hours to 6:45 am.

128 mm of rainfall was recorded at Sheep Station Creek (Morayfield) in 3 hours to 6:45 am

127 mm of rainfall was recorded at Burpengary (Mathew Cr) in 3 hours to 6:45 am.

116 mm of rainfall as recorded at Slimbah (Rose Creek Rd) in 3 hours to 6:45 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.