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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for Cherbourg and parts of Gympie, South Burnett and Somerset Council Areas.

Issued at 9:38 pm Saturday, 15 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the southeast.

HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near the area north of Kingaroy. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect the area northeast of Kingaroy, Wondai and Cherbourg by 10:05 pm and Elgin Vale and the area between Nanango and Goomeri by 10:35 pm.
Observations in the last 4 hours to warning issuance time:
65 MM WAS RECORDED AT KENILWORTH IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:50 PM.
67 MM WAS RECORDED AT COOLABINE CREEK IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:54 PM.
48 mm was recorded at Mount Wolvi in the 30 minutes to 8:45 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Round Mountain in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Kooralbyn in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Maroochydore in the 1 hour to 6:15 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Buderim in the 1 hour to 6:10 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Mountain Creek in the 1 hour to 6:04pm.
56 mm was recorded at Nindooinbah Dam in the 1 hr to 5:30 pm.
55 mm was recorded at Upper Lamerough in the 30 minutes to 5:20 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Noosa

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:40 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for Cherbourg and parts of Gympie, South Burnett and Somerset Council Areas.

Issued at 9:38 pm Saturday, 15 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the southeast.

HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, Somerset and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near the area north of Kingaroy. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect the area northeast of Kingaroy, Wondai and Cherbourg by 10:05 pm and Elgin Vale and the area between Nanango and Goomeri by 10:35 pm.
Observations in the last 4 hours to warning issuance time:
65 MM WAS RECORDED AT KENILWORTH IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:50 PM.
67 MM WAS RECORDED AT COOLABINE CREEK IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:54 PM.
48 mm was recorded at Mount Wolvi in the 30 minutes to 8:45 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Round Mountain in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Kooralbyn in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Maroochydore in the 1 hour to 6:15 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Buderim in the 1 hour to 6:10 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Mountain Creek in the 1 hour to 6:04pm.
56 mm was recorded at Nindooinbah Dam in the 1 hr to 5:30 pm.
55 mm was recorded at Upper Lamerough in the 30 minutes to 5:20 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Noosa

Emergency services advise people to:
* 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:40 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:36 pm Saturday, 15 November 2025.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL IN THE NORTH BURNETT

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms continuing in a moist unstable airmass this afternoon. Storms may move into or redevelop along the southeast coast into the evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Monto.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Emerald, Kingaroy, Cleveland, Jimboomba, Coolangatta and Stanthorpe.
7 CM HAIL WAS REPORTED AT SILVER SPUR AT AROUND 2:00 PM.
65 MM WAS RECORDED AT KENILWORTH IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:50 PM.
67 MM WAS RECORDED AT COOLABINE CREEK IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:54 PM.
61 MM WAS RECORDED AT MT BERRYMAN ROAD IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:45 PM.
48 mm was recorded at Mount Wolvi in the 30 minutes to 8:45 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Round Mountain in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Kooralbyn in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Maroochydore in the 1 hour to 6:15 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Buderim in the 1 hour to 6:10 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Mountain Creek in the 1 hour to 6:04pm.
56 mm was recorded at Nindooinbah Dam in the 1 hr to 5:30 pm.
55 mm was recorded at Upper Lamerough in the 30 minutes to 5:20 pm.
55 mm was recorded at Mulgowie Rd in the 30 minutes to 3:50 pm.
52 mm was recorded at Rockside Mt in the 30 minutes to 3:45 pm.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:40 am Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:36 pm Saturday, 15 November 2025.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL IN THE NORTH BURNETT

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms continuing in a moist unstable airmass this afternoon. Storms may move into or redevelop along the southeast coast into the evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Monto.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Emerald, Kingaroy, Cleveland, Jimboomba, Coolangatta and Stanthorpe.
7 CM HAIL WAS REPORTED AT SILVER SPUR AT AROUND 2:00 PM.
65 MM WAS RECORDED AT KENILWORTH IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 5:50 PM.
67 MM WAS RECORDED AT COOLABINE CREEK IN THE 1 HOUR TO 5:54 PM.
61 MM WAS RECORDED AT MT BERRYMAN ROAD IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:45 PM.
48 mm was recorded at Mount Wolvi in the 30 minutes to 8:45 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Round Mountain in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Kooralbyn in the 3 hours to 6:56 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Maroochydore in the 1 hour to 6:15 pm.
80 mm was recorded at Buderim in the 1 hour to 6:10 pm.
87 mm was recorded at Mountain Creek in the 1 hour to 6:04pm.
56 mm was recorded at Nindooinbah Dam in the 1 hr to 5:30 pm.
55 mm was recorded at Upper Lamerough in the 30 minutes to 5:20 pm.
55 mm was recorded at Mulgowie Rd in the 30 minutes to 3:50 pm.
52 mm was recorded at Rockside Mt in the 30 minutes to 3:45 pm.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:40 am Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bremer River And Warrill Creek
Issued at 08:57 PM AEST on Saturday 15 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ROSEWOOD, FIVE MILE BRIDGE AND HARRISVILLE FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALLOON AND AMBERLEY FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed in the Bremer River and Warrill Creek catchments since Friday. River level rises are occurring along the Bremer River and Warrill Creek where moderate flooding is possible from overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Warrill Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Warrill Creek.
The Warrill Creek at Harrisville is currently at 0.44 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Warrill Creek at Harrisville may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The creek may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) early Sunday morning.

The Warrill Creek at Amberley is currently at 1.90 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Warrill Creek at Amberley may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) early Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Bremer River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bremer River.
The Bremer River at Rosewood is currently at 2.94 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Rosewood may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Sunday morning.

The Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge is currently at 2.66 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (5.50 m) Sunday morning.

The Bremer River at Walloon is currently at 3.04 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Walloon may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Sunday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 09:00 AM AEST on Sunday 16 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Western Creek at Grandchester,1.40,falling,8:40 pm Sat 15/11/25
Bremer River at Rosewood,2.94,steady,7:44 pm Sat 15/11/25
Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge,2.66,rising,8:36 pm Sat 15/11/25
Bremer River at Walloon,3.04,rising,8:00 pm Sat 15/11/25
Warrill Creek at Kalbar Weir HW,75.09,rising,8:43 pm Sat 15/11/25
Warrill Creek at Harrisville,0.44,steady,5:46 pm Sat 15/11/25
Warrill Creek at Amberley,1.90,steady,8:41 pm Sat 15/11/25
Bremer River at Ipswich,1.77,rising,8:01 pm Sat 15/11/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.