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Severe Weather update – Monday December 14, 7am
A Severe Weather Warning remains in place this morning for damaging winds, abnormally high tides, heavy rainfall and dangerous surf conditions on the Gold Coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted periods of heavy rain could cause localised flooding with the biggest falls expected in the Hinterland. This could impact low lying areas of the city.
However, ALL residents should remain vigilant as it is a dynamic and changing situation.
The City’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates to the community.
All Gold Coast beaches remain closed today.
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THE damage bill for the destructive hailstorms that swept through Ipswich on October 31 has exceeded $300 million, with insurance companies receiving more than 26,000 claims.
Hail the size of cricket balls caused widespread damage to homes and vehicles across Rosewood, Thagoona, Willowbank, Springfield and Springfield Lakes.
At Springfield Lakes, hundreds of homeowners watched helplessly as roof tiles were cracked apart by massive hail, causing internal water damage and complete ceiling collapse in many homes.
Hundreds of families had no choice but to leave their homes and there are still many unable to return.
Mayor Teresa Harding said families were now relying on ongoing support from their community while insurance companies and tradespeople repair the damage.