Gold Coast weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Gold Coast

Gold Coast City Council has issued a warning for flash flooding with some roads still closed after a downpour on Thursday morning.

Rod Power picture from the Channel 9 studio on the Gold Coast showing the incoming storm

Multiple roads including the M1 were flooded as severe storms smashed the Gold Coast on Thursday morning.

BoM issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the region at 6.50am.

“A severe thunderstorm is likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding,” the warning said.

A BoM statement said Currumbin Creek had recorded 108mm of rain within two hours on Thursday morning.

Cars submerged in flood waters in Nuban Street at Currumbin Waters. Photo: Breeza Tolan/Facebook

Flooding on Guineas Creek Rd in Currumbin Waters. Photo: Melissa Hodge/Facebook

The warning urged residents to park their cars undercover and away from trees as roads on the southern Gold Coast began flooding by 7am.

These roads included: The M1 in Tugun, Nuban Street in Currumbin Waters and Galleon Way in Currumbin Waters.

“Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous,” the warning said.

“Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.”

At around 9am, Gold Coast City Council shared a flash flooding warning for low-lying areas of Currumbin and Tallebudgera.

“City of Gold Coast advises due to current heavy rainfall there is potential for flash flooding in Tallebudgera and Currumbin today,” the alert said.

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