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Sunshine Coast Hailstorms: From Cricket-Ball Hail in 2019 to a 2025 Catastrophe
The Sunshine Coast has been hit by two major hail catastrophes in recent years — cricket-ball hail in 2019 and baseball-sized hail in 2025. Here's what homeowners need to know.
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Two Catastrophes in Six Years
On 17 November 2019, a severe hailstorm swept the Sunshine Coast with cricket-ball-sized hail reported across the greater region. The Insurance Council of Australia declared it a catastrophe, with losses estimated at around $115 million.
It happened again, on a larger scale, on 24 November 2025, when a record-breaking supercell drove baseball-sized hail through South East Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. The storm knocked out power to more than 162,000 properties at its peak and was declared a catastrophe within days.
Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Caloundra, South East Queensland
Why the Sunshine Coast Keeps Getting Hit
The Sunshine Coast's position on the warm, humid SEQ coastline — with the hinterland ranges close behind — makes it a frequent target for severe storms through the spring and summer season. Two catastrophes in six years is a clear signal that hail is a question of when, not if.
From Caloundra to Noosa, the smart move is to stay ahead of it. Book your free Sunshine Coast roof inspection today.
Rebuild Relief is a licensed claims management service. Every claim is unique and assessed on its own merits — including your policy terms, roof condition, the extent of damage and your insurer's requirements. Results vary significantly and we do not guarantee any outcome; claims are determined by insurers. This article is general information only and is not personal financial, legal or insurance advice. ClaimsCo Pty Ltd trading as Rebuild Relief (ACN 648 518 165, AFSL 530925, ABN 78 648 518 165).
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References
Risk Frontiers (2019) 'November 2019: Sunshine Coast Hailstorm'. Available at: https://riskfrontiers.com/insights/november-2019-sunshine-coast-hailstorm/
Sunshine Coast News (2025) 'Hail storm declared catastrophic event'. Available at: https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2025/11/27/hail-storm-declared-catastrophic-event/
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