In December 2007, torrential rain and gale force winds caused wide-spread damage to the regions around south-east Queensland. The heavy rainfall was a casued by a low pressure system that persisted over the coral sea. The system combined with an upper low to produce the heavy deluge. Towns affected included Boonah, Brisbane City, Clifton, Cooloola, Logan, Gold Coast City, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

There was widespread damage to local infrastructure including bridges, roads and railways. State Emergency Services engaged the assistance of Queensland Rail and Emergency Management Queensland to support those affected by the floods. Assistance included extra rail services and deployment of a helicopter to support the recovery effort. 

The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the 2008 damage $15 million, with the 2011 estimated normalised cost of $17 million.

It should be noted this cost is combined with the damage caused in New South Wales.