November 18, 2014
A short, sharp storm that moved from the north-west through parts of the South Burnett on Tuesday afternoon uprooted trees and caused damage along a narrow strip.
Heavy rain and some hail fell on Wooroolin, Tingoora and areas north of Hivesville.
One Wooroolin resident described it as “seven minutes of madness” on Facebook, praising the SES and firies for clearing fallen branches off the Bunya Highway very quickly.
Fallen trees and strong winds were also reported at Nanango.
At Wattle Camp, a house lost its roof at the peak of the storm.
Nanango SES group leader Robyn Baker said eight or nine tarpaulins were needed to cover the home with volunteers on site for many hours.
Rainfall totals of up to 20mm were recorded at Windera, Wilkesdale and north of Nanango but the storm completely bypassed Murgon and Kingaroy.
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