While the SES received 167 requests for help and rescued one person,the emergency services minister said we could expect a lot more rain over coming months.
Council has warned residents in low-lying areas to “get ready” for creek rises and local flooding,with possible falls of 200mm forecast.
A low-pressure system off Wide Bay has dumped 300mm of rain on the Sunshine Coast and is forecast to bring storms to Brisbane.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms and showers,with uncertainty ahead for the weekend.
The Water Minister says the decision,ahead of a higher chance of “widespread flooding” this summer,would also help lower household bills.
The traditional cyclone season is expected to begin earlier this year,prompting warnings from the state government.
“Within 20 minutes the water was going through our tent,and we were basically knee-deep in water.”
Showers will continue in south-east Queensland on Thursday before clearing for a sunny weekend.
The lord mayor has called for more Brisbane water sources to be identified so dam operators don’t face a “Russian roulette” decision to reduce or retain dam levels when faced with either drought or floods.
Brisbane City Council is being heavily scrutinised about the decision-making process for the locations of new automated flood warning signs.
Spectators heading outdoors for Saturday’s fireworks spectacular might be able to leave their brolly at home,but should pack a coat instead,the weather bureau says.