On 12 October 2005, a severe thunderstorm caused a hailstorm in the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. In some regions of Queensland, hailstones of up to 7 centimetres in diameter were reported. The major suburbs and towns affected include Helensvale, Oxenford, Coomera, Mt Nathan, Gaven, Pacific Pines, Arundel, Coombabah, Toowoomba, Gatton, Laidley and Esk.

State Emergency Service crews responded to more than 724 calls for help as the hailstorm damage spread to houses, buildings and cars. Approximately 2,000 motor vehicles and 500 homes were damaged.

The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the 2005 storm damage at $61 million, with the 2011 estimated normalised cost of $89 million.