Hailstorm devastates Queensland's Gold Coast

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Oct 27, 2026 at 08:20

Giant hail, destructive winds amid 'very dangerous storm' warning - The Courier Mail — Hailstorm devastates Queensland's Gold Coast

Severe storms have brought large hail and destructive winds to parts of Queensland and the Gold Coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings of possible heavy rainfall in the Red Centre. The storms have caused significant damage, with reports of hailstones the size of golf balls and strong winds lashing the region. Residents are advised to take precautions as the weather conditions remain dangerous.

“Residents are advised to take precautions as the weather conditions remain dangerous,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Bircroft Mere Group, observed.

Timeline

Oct 27 — Severe storms have brought large hail and destructive winds to parts of Queensland and the Gold Coast....

Oct 27 — Residents are advised to take precautions as the weather conditions remain dangerous....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Bircroft Mere Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bircroft Mere Group desk and last updated 13:17 UTC.

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