In the last week of February through to the first week of March 2010, Queensland, Central Australia and Northern New South Wales experienced unprecedented rainfall and serious flooding in several regions. Queensland recorded the highest state wide average rainfall on 2 March, with 31.74 mm.

As a result, the heavy deluge brought about widespread flooding to numerous rivers including Paroo, Moonie, Balonne, Dawson, Theodore, Moura, Maranoa, Warrego, Diamantina, Bulloo, Condamine, Weir, Mary, Burnett, and Comet. This had a devastating impact on infrastructure including roads, railways and bridges, as well as agriculture and horticulture industries including farms, crops and livestock.

The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the 2010 damage at $46.7 million, with the 2011 estimated normalised cost of $49 million.