Queensland Coastal Towns Slammed by Small to Medium Hail and Wild Winds

A destructive hailstorm swept across the central Queensland coast on the afternoon of September 22, 2025, leaving a wide trail of damage throughout key towns such as Maryborough, Tin Can Bay, Rockhampton, and Yeppoon. The storm event unfolded as a rapidly intensifying system, driven by unstable atmospheric conditions and a boundary of cold air pushing in from north-eastern Australia. Residents first noticed the ominous build-up in the morning as clouds build up in the hinterland.

The Bureau of Meteorology quickly issued a series of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that signaled not only the risk of hailstones but also the potential for destructive winds and dangerous flash flooding across the region. As the storm front moved through, emergency services had calls reporting shattered windows, roof and car damage.

In Maryborough and Tin Can Bay, flash flooding quickly became a top concern, with intense rainfalls causing water to overwhelm stormwater drains and flood local streets and properties. Tin Can Bay, in particular, saw yards submerged and minor highways closed as flooding disrupted regular movement and cut off some lower-lying areas. Meanwhile, further up the coast in Rockhampton and Yeppoon, residents endured intense wind gusts that reached up to 107 kilometers per hour, further compounding property damage and leading to widespread power outages that lasted well into the night.