Gold Coast heavy rains causes flood watch warning for the north of the city from Bureau of Meteorology

A FLOOD WATCH warning is in place for parts of the Gold Coast after a massive downpour which has dumped up to 300mm of rain in just two days. HOW MUCH RAIN WILL FALL TODAY.

A FLOOD WATCH warning is in place for parts of the Gold Coast after a massive downpour which has dumped up to 300mm of rain in just two days.

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The Bureau of Meteorology was last night warning areas around the Logan and Albert River catchments could be affected by minor flooding, with up to 200mm falling and another 90mm expected to fall today as the soaking continues.

Hinze Dam outflows have increased and Gold Coasters are being advised to avoid potential safety hazards downstream.

The weather radar at 7.30 this morning. Picture: BoM

Although conditions for the next couple of days are not expected to be as severe as yesterday, Weatherzone senior meteorologist Jacob Cronje said the rain “isn’t going anywhere”.

“There’s going to be water everywhere,” Mr Cronje said.

Umbrella trouble in Surfers Paradise. Photo by Richard Gosling

“On Monday it looks like it’s going to be wet in the afternoon, even into Tuesday.”

With a month’s worth of rainfall soaking the ground since Friday in some areas Mr Cronje said localised flooding was possible.

“The Gold Coast could see some localised flooding, it won’t take much considering the rain which has already fallen,” Mr Cronje said yesterday.

“Realistically I think we could see about 50mm on the Gold Coast from now until Sunday.”

OVERNIGHT RAINFALL

South Stradbroke: 102mm

Coomera: 137mm

Beechmont: 152mm

Lower Springbrook: 200mm

Mudgeeraba: 104mm

Southport: 154mm

Mt Tamborine: 200mm

Biggera Waters: 172mm

Hinze Dam: 154mm

Carrara: 127mm

Nerang: 180mm

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Sam Campbell said while more storms were possible across the weekend, the worst of the rain has passed.

“Most of the rain will be over by the weekend, some of the better falls will have eased,” Mr Campbell said.

“We could see showers and possible storms but we shouldn’t see anywhere near as much rainfall.”

Frederike Hols, Annabell Vogler, Melanie Reinhardt get through the weather. Photo by Richard Gosling

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate yesterday said the city was in “good shape” following the heavy rains and urged motorists to play it safe on the roads.

“Regarding flooding, it’s the usual bit — if it’s flooded forget it,” Cr Tate said. “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.”

Cr Tate said the heavy rains would not have a major impact on preparations for the Commonwealth Games.

“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.”

State Emergency Services duty officer Adrian Stone said crews responded to a number of calls yesterday.

Billy Yao from China plays in the sand. Photo by Richard Gosling

“We’ve had leaky roofs, with water coming inside,” Mr Stone said.

“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.”

The rains caused a number of roads to be closed yesterday, including Sandy Creek Rd at Yatala, due to flash flooding.

Yurie Suzuki from Japan. Photo by Richard Gosling

Ancona St in Carrara was completely cut off by flood waters with Dandar Dr and Tongarra St in Southport both underwater.

The wet weather caused a number of sporting events to be called off over the weekend, including all Saturday horse races.

Some netball, soccer, ruby league, cricket and AFL matches were also cancelled.

It was wet yesterday Photo by Richard Gosling

The NightQuarter Friday market at Helensvale was cancelled, but organisers are confident of reopening this evening.

The heavy rain was also a concern for officials ahead of tomorrow’s Gold Coast Triathlon. Water quality in the Broadwater will be tested ahead of the event. If it is found to be too poor for swimmers the event will be cut to a duathlon.