Caboolture experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall on October 21, 2026. A potentially life-threatening storm caused 170mm of rain to fall in three hours, prompting warnings to get ready to evacuate. Motorists were rescued by members of the public as rain hit parts of Queensland. The first severe thunderstorm of the season closed in on Brisbane, with flood warnings issued. Severe storms battered parts of Queensland, affecting the region significantly.