Flying trampolines, ripped off roofs, flight plan headaches and mass power outages - south-east Queensland copped a battering during day one of what is being described as "a week of storms".
A number of weather stations east of Brisbane and around the Sunshine Coast recorded rain of 50-99 millimetres, but the most intense falls were concentrated around the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
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Brisbane storm: time lapse
Dark clouds pass over City Hall on Tuesday morning, as Brisbane escapes the worst of a storm hitting south east Queensland.
The prediction for more wild weather was already in play on Wednesday morning as the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall in the Gold Coast Council area.
The bureau's Brett Harrison said 58 millimetres fell in 30 minutes at Dayboro, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday and there were also reports of hail about two centimetres in size near Petrie.
Cooloolabin recorded 116 millimetres in just over four hours, Wappa Dam received 94 millimetres in just under six hours and Ewen Maddock Dam saw 96 millimetres in five hours.
Closer to Brisbane, Lawnton received 43 millimetres in four hours and Youngs Crossing in Joyner recorded 46 millimetres in just under six hours.
Mr Harrison added the strongest wind gust recorded was 60 kilometres per hour at Toowoomba, but damage would indicate stronger gusts that weren't recorded.
West of Brisbane, Goombungee saw a house lose it's roof and Esk caravan park resident Jaye Wood said it was the worst storm she had seen past her home in five years.
Storm damage in Goombungee, home lost part of its roof with many rural roads under water @QLDincidents @BOM_Qld @toowoombaregion pic.twitter.com/QRSxzQpfDD
— Caitlin Crowley (@Cait_Crowley) March 14, 2017
Meanwhile, Energex crews were kept busy throughout the day after the Lawnton substation, north of Brisbane, was knocked out after lightning struck a powerline near the station.
Soon after the strike, 16,000 south-east Queensland residents were without power, including 14,500 in the Moreton Bay region.
By 5.30pm there were still about 5000 residents without power after more than 14,000 lightning strikes hit the region on Tuesday morning.
The wild weather also caused problems for flights coming in and out of Brisbane Airport, with an airport spokeswoman saying "it's just one of those days".
Brisbane airport pic.twitter.com/B7MmK3jR5p
— Ross (@Rosco_33) March 14, 2017
Just after midday the severe storm warning was cancelled by the bureau and the weather gradually eased off, leaving a significant clean-up operation for residents and emergency services alike.
However, central and south-east Queensland's resilience was set to be tested again throughout the week, with more storms on the way.
"Strong onshore winds will push a moist unstable air mass across south-east Queensland from Wednesday onwards, with more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall possible," Mr Harrison said.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Service Commissioner Katarina Carroll said emergency services were ready to respond to the predicted severe weather but urged residents to prepare.
"Once it was safe to do so, our crews hit the ground running following (Tuesday's) storm to help residents in need," Ms Carroll said.
"SES volunteers responded to several calls for help with roof damage, flooding and trees down.
"We are ready to help Queenslanders affected by storms and flooding over the coming days but it's vital residents know their risks so they can take extra measures now."