Parts of south-east Queensland and the interior of the state are preparing for flash flooding as heavy rain continues to batter the state.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for large parts of the south coast, including the Sunshine Coast, as a tropical low continues to make its way over the state.
Maroochydore could see up to 130mm of rain today, with the BOM warning isolated falls could reach 150mm on the Sunshine Coast.
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The impacts could be serious and lead to flash flooding.
"There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state," the BOM warned, saying the worst of the weather could last into tomorrow morning.
Further inland, Toowoomba, Kingaroy and Roma are also facing the risk of floods from the heavy rainfall, with falls of up to 170mm possible in some areas in just 24 hours.
Further inland, heavy rains are also smashing the norther interior, with around 50mm falling in around six hours this morning.
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The danger zone is east of Mount Isa, with towns like Winton and Cloncurry all warned to brace for heavy rain and flooding conditions.
Sardine Creek, a small township in the region, recorded over 100mm of rain in just six hours overnight.
The BOM has issued several instructions to residents in impacted regions, urging them not to drive into floodwaters.
"Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed," they said.
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