At Mt Isa, there were two main thunderstorms events between 4 pm and 8.30 pm with the storm between 6.20 pm and 8.30 pm classified as severe due to rainfall intensity. A rainfall rate of 55.8 mm in 33 minutes was recorded at the Mt Isa Airport. The majority of damage reported was mainly water damage caused by local flash flooding. Areas such as Sunset were the worst affected. The rising waters from Breakaway creek inundated areas of Sunset, with levels rising quickly. Up to half a metre of water was reported under some residences and commercial industries adjacent to Sunset Bridge were badly affected by flood waters