A terrifying supercell storm has unleashed destruction across South-East Queensland, with enormous hailstones transforming suburbs into disaster zones and leaving residents in shock.
Cricket Ball-Sized Hail Causes Carnage
The severe thunderstorm system battered the region with hailstones of extraordinary size, some measuring as large as cricket balls. The relentless barrage smashed car windscreens, dented vehicles beyond recognition, and shattered windows in homes and businesses throughout affected areas.
Widespread Damage and Emergency Response
Emergency services were inundated with calls as the storm wreaked havoc across multiple communities. Social media platforms flooded with dramatic footage showing:
- Vehicles covered in dents with shattered windows
- Roofs damaged by the impact of giant hailstones
- Streets transformed into white landscapes resembling winter scenes
- Residents taking shelter as property damage mounted
Storm Intensity Takes Residents by Surprise
Even by Queensland's standards for severe weather, the ferocity and size of the hailstones caught many residents off guard. The sound of hail impacting roofs and vehicles created what witnesses described as "deafening" noise levels, with some fearing their roofs might collapse under the onslaught.
Weather authorities had issued severe thunderstorm warnings ahead of the system, but the reality exceeded many expectations as the supercell developed into one of the most destructive hail events in recent memory for the region.
Cleanup Operations Underway
As the storm system moved through, residents began assessing the extensive damage to their properties and vehicles. Insurance companies are expected to receive thousands of claims in the coming days, while emergency crews continue to respond to the most critical incidents across South-East Queensland.
