Storm Location
Maryborough
Storm Date
Queensland Coastal Towns Slammed by Small to Medium Hail and Wild Winds
The coastal region experienced extreme weather from early afternoon into the evening, with areas including Maryborough, Tin Can Bay, Rockhampton, and Yeppoon each hit by giant hailstones measuring between 6 and 8 cm. Wind gusts in Yeppoon reached 107km/h, contributing to extensive damage and disruptions. Flash flooding impacted roads and homes in Maryborough and Tin Can Bay, prompting local authorities to prioritise safety and emergency repairs.
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Local disaster management teams and the SES responded rapidly, clearing debris, securing damaged infrastructure, and conducting welfare checks. Residents across affected towns were urged to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Reports indicate power outages, damaged roofs and vehicles, and flooded yards. Authorities stressed the importance of following BOM warnings and monitoring emergency alerts as the weather threat persisted through evening.
Bureau of Meteorology Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were active from midday through to late evening, warning of sudden hailstones, damaging winds, and localised flash flooding. Residents were advised to protect themselves and property, stay away from windows, and keep essential medicines close at hand. The storm cell began to weaken before 10pm.
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References
EWN (2025) 'Latest EWN Severe Weather Alerts', EWN Alerts, 22 September.
Available at: https://ewn.com.au/alerts/ (Accessed: 23 September 2025).
EWN (2025) 'Giant Hail, Destructive Winds, Heavy Rain', EWN Alerts, 13 January.
Available at: https://ewn.com.au/alerts/alert.aspx?alerturl=qld-severe-thunderstorm-warning-giant-691754 (Accessed: 23 September 2025).
Bureau of Meteorology (2024) 'Severe Storms Archive - Hail', Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology.
Available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/stormarchive/storm.php?stormType=hail (Accessed: 23 September 2025).
Bureau of Meteorology (2024) 'Severe Storms Archive', Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology.
Available at: https://www.bom.gov.au/australia/stormarchive/ (Accessed: 23 September 2025).
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