The Gold Coast has recorded more than 332mm of rain in May 2026, far above the usual monthly average of about 105mm, with Springbrook receiving over 500mm. Meteorologists say the region is nearing the long-standing May rainfall record set in 1996 after repeated storms and flash flooding events across southeast Queensland
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Gold Coast to break May rainfall record with triple monthly average
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The Gold Coast has recorded more than 332mm of rain in May 2026, far above the usual monthly average of about 105mm, with Springbrook receiving over 500mm. Meteorologists say the region is nearing the long-standing Ma...
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