LATEST @ 5.30 PM | A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for the Gold Coast.
The weather bureau warns the thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours.
Springbrook, Tallebudgera and Miami are among the areas in the firing line.
Pacific Pines has soaked up more than 110 millimetres of rain since 9AM, while Springbrook has been hammered with over 140 millimetres.
A flood warning has already been issued for the Nerang, Coomera and Pimpama Rivers, while a flood warning also remains in place for the Tweed River.
Authorities have warned minor flooding is expected to develop at Tumbulgum and Chinderah overnight.
EARLIER @ 2PM | A flood warning has been issued for Gold Coast rivers as heavy rain continues to lash the city.
The relentless wet weather that’s drenched the region over the past 24 hours has caused elevated river levels.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, minor to moderate flooding is currently occurring across the Nerang, Coomera and Pimpama Rivers.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the catchment since Sunday night which has caused elevated river levels and areas of minor to moderate flooding,” BOM said.
“Rainfall is forecast to continue through Monday night into Tuesday”.
A flood watch has also been issued for parts of the Tweed with minor flooding possible this evening.
“River level rises area expected across the flood watch area with the forecast rainfall and areas of minor flooding may develop from Monday evening,” the bureau added.
The rainfall is being caused by a massive 4000-kilometre cloud band moving in from the West, which is combining with a surface trough off the Coast.
More than 1,300 homes and businesses are also without power across the region, with Advancetown, Mudgeeraba, Tallai, and Worongary the most impacted suburbs.
Energex crews are on scene working to get properties back online as soon as possible.
Over a dozen roads across the city have also gone under, with Siganto Drive in Helensvale, Hardys Road in Bonogin, Hotham Creek Road and Ruffles Road in Willowvale, Birds Road in Maudsland and the Clagiraba Causeway among those being impacted by flooding.
CLAGIRABA: Gold Coast motorists are advised to avoid the Clagiraba Road causeway, as it is currently is closed due to flooding. #qldtraffic. pic.twitter.com/vwvqzMUExV
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) May 18, 2026
For a full list of flooded roads across the Gold Coast, click here.
