On 31 October 2020, severe thunderstorms impacted Central and South East Queensland, causing high winds and hail. One particular cell impacted the Western and South Western outskirts of Brisbane with giant hail as large at 14 cm. Significant damage to homes and motor vehicles was reported, particularly in the Ipswich and Logan Council Areas. The suburb of Springfield Lakes appeared to be the worst affected.
The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the cost to be $957,552,651.
The Guardian, 'Hail creates snowscapes as severe thunderstorms batter NSW and Queensland', 28 October 2020, website viewed 7 July 2020
ABC News, 'Intense rain and large hail impacts Brisbane and inland areas as storms move across South-East Queensland', 28 October 2020, website viewed 7 July 2021
ABC News, 'South-east Queensland hit by very dangerous thunderstorms as hail up to 14 cm pummels the region', 31 October 2020, website viewed 7 July 2021
Insurance Council of Australia, 'Historical Catastrophe Data - November 2021', website viewed December 2021
