Severe weather warnings have been cancelled in the hardest-hit areas in southern Queensland as the region cleans up after days of extreme weather.
A flood watch remains in place for the south east of the state, but the Bureau of Meteorology predicts conditions will settle on Wednesday.
Heavy rain has caused havoc in recent days with the risk of landslides prompting evacuations on the Gold Coast.
More than 100 properties were inspected for damage throughout the south east, and there were 840 calls for help, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told parliament on Tuesday.
At least 20 schools were closed due to flooding and cut roads, and authorities warned drivers to stay at home wherever possible.
The “if it’s flooded-forget it” message again failed to get through to all drivers as video emerged of cars chancing flooded routes.
A person was assessed for minor injuries after a car got stuck in floodwaters in suburban Brisbane on Tuesday night
Rain hit from the Gold Coast to the South Australian border, with north Stradbroke Island receiving more than 200 millilitres on Tuesday.
Graziers to the drought-stricken west reported some of the best falls in years.
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