Residents report a night of 'chaos' unfolded after a wild weather system unleashed a deluge, causing flash flooding across already flood-weary communities. 9News
The Gold Coast experienced a "very intense" downpour overnight with more than 300mm of rain falling in Springbrook which is currently cut off by floodwaters and landslides.
"We have seen some very heavy rainfall around the Gold Coast hinterland and border ranges in particular during the overnight period," Wong said. Flood warnings are in place for the Bremer river and Warrill Creek while the Amberley and Ipswich regions are also on alert.As water inundated the Gold Coast overnight, some drivers ignored repeated warnings by emergency services not to drive through floodwaters.A person's car got trapped in floodwaters.At Jacobs Well, three teenagers had to be rescued when their tinny was hit by a wave and overturned. One was taken to hospital with head injuries.
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