A month of rain expected to hit the Gold Coast in four days with up to 300mm hitting today
UP to 300mm of rain could smash the Gold Coast today as a deluge hits the city. A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology warning of heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. SUBURB BY SUBURB LIST OF RAINFALL
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UP to 300mm of rain could smash the Gold Coast over the next few day as a deluge continues across the city.
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology warning of heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding.
More than 100mm of rain has fallen in Numinbah since 9am this morning while Molendinar has seen 57mm and Carrara has seen 49mm.
Weatherzone forecaster Jacob Cronje said although the rain had eased throughout the afternoon falls were expected to pick up again overnight.
“It isn’t going anywhere, it might drop off over Sunday but by Monday it looks like it could be kicking up again,” he said.
Mr Cronje said coastal locations like the Seaway and Coolangatta would receive less rain than inland areas.
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The heavy rains are causing flash flooding across the Coast which has caused the closure of Sandy Creek Rd at Yatala.
The deluge has also seen traffic on the M1 slow at multiple locations.
Transport and Main Roads updates has reported congestion northbound through Palm Beach and Reedy Creek.
Traffic on the M1 is also slow southbound at Robina and Helensvale.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the city is not expected to experience major flooding and urged motorists to drive safely, especially when picking children up from schools this afternoon.
“No need to panic, we’re in good shape,” Cr Tate said.
“Regarding flooding, it’s the usual bit; if it’s flooded forget it. When you’re driving, especially when you’re picking up your kids just remember the other drivers will take more time to stop so if you’re at a roundabout or a corner just give it a bit more time.”
He said the heavy rains did not put preparations for the Commonwealth Games in jeopardy.
“When you look at the overall allowance for wet weather for the Commonwealth Games we’re well ahead,” Cr Tate said.
“So with these three days (of no work) we’ll be fine. We’re on schedule we’ve already factored in wet weather.”
On the roads Ancona Street in Carrara has been completely cut off by flood waters, while Dandar Dr and Tongarra St in Southport are also under water.
State Emergency Services duty officer Adrian Stone said crews had already responded to 10 jobs today, and expected even more by this afternoon.
“We’ve had leaky rooves, with water coming inside,” he said of the rain.
“We’ve got leaks involved with a little bit of flooding, mostly elderly people who haven’t been able to do preparations themselves. That’s what we’re here for.”
A Weatherzone meteorologist said the drenching was far from over with 150-300mm of rain still predicted to fall in the Gold Coast hinterland today.
On the Coast, 80-100mm of rain is still forecast over the next 24 hours.
It comes as 95mm of rain was dumped at Upper Springbrook overnight.
The bulk of the deluge is expected today with conditions expected to ease by Sunday morning.
Weatherzone forecaster Kim Westcott said the city would be copping a double whammy of rain whipped up by two rain-producing systems — an inland trough and another trough out to sea.
February is traditionally the wettest month of the year on the Gold Coast, averaging 165.8mm at the Gold Coast Seaway. But this deluge is expected to bring a month’s worth of rain in just four days.
Police have warned motorists to keep away from flood waters and if ‘it’s flooded, forget it.’
The Gold Coast SUNS ‘Family Night Out’ due to be held tonight at Bond University has been cancelled due to the heavy rain.
“It’s incredibly unfortunate that we have had to make the decision to cancel tonight’s Family Night Out at Bond University,” said GC SUNS boss Mark Evans.
He said the next opportunity for fans to get close to players would be on March 11.
SUBURB BY SUBURB LIST OF RAINFALL IN PAST 24 HOURS (as at 10am) according to Bureau of Meteorology daily rainfall bulletin
Upper Springbrook: 95mm
Lower Springbrook: 73mm
Tallai: 48mm
Numinbah Valley: 46mm
Hinze Dam: 42mm
Carrara: 45mm
Molendinar: 64mm
Bonogin: 34mm
Mudgeeraba: 35mm
Biggera Waters: 52mm
Southport: 62mm
The Seaway: 39mm
Burleigh Waters: 37mm
Tallebudgera: 20-30mm
Coolangatta: 28mm
Binna Burra: 45mm
Canungra: 67mm
Mt Tamborine: 51mm
Wongawallan: 57mm
Oxenford: 31mm
Helensvale/Hope Island: 39mm
Pacific Pines: 54mm
Coombabah: 39mm
Coomera: 37mm
Norwell: 51mm
Steiglitz: 47mm
South Stradbroke: 26mm
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