Parts of Queensland record 180mm as Bureau of Meteorology forecasts rain will ease considerably

More than 180 millimetres of rain has been recorded in south-west Queensland as the weather bureau expects falls to ease considerably. 

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting up to 30 millimetres of rain for north and central parts of the state today. 

Areas of south-west Queensland and the central coast copped a drenching overnight, with storms bringing intense rainfall inland in the Maranoa, Warrego and Charleville regions.

Charleville received more than 90mm of rain in 24 hours while more than 184mm has been recorded upstream at Lesdale station.

A minor flood warning remains in place for the Warrego River basin with isolated intense heavy rainfall expected.

Senior meteorologist Steve Hadley said thunderstorms could bring heavier isolated falls. 

"Even though the situation has eased considerably, with the heavy rainfall risks around the central coast we could see some follow up shower activity through there today," he said.

He said showers would extend to around Townsville and Cairns with the potential for thunderstorm activity anywhere from Rockhampton to Cooktown and inland.

A few showers are also forecast in the south-east, but much less rainfall than in recent days. 

Rain 'intense' but welcome out west

Murweh Mayor Shaun Radnedge said there was a record amount of water passing through the Bradleys Gully diversion after yesterday's rainfall.

"It's channelling all the water out into the Warrego River," he said.

"At this point it's at a height that there isn't inundation throughout Charleville."

The diversion system was implemented in 2013 to move excess water from the gully through to the Warrego River.

It's a major test for the diversion with its highest flow on record since its construction, according to Murweh Shire Council.

Mr Radnedge said any water from rainfall upstream near Augathella usually takes around four days to make its way to Charleville.

"The Warrego River has nothing in it at the moment, so we're expecting things to channel through quite reasonably," he said.

'The water was lapping the gutters'

Since yesterday, Charleville has recorded 92mm of rain — more than double its average November monthly rainfall total.

Charleville resident Blue Booth lives alongside Bradleys Gully, with the water reaching just short of his fence line.

Mr Booth said yesterday's rain was "intense", forcing him to shut his shop in town early.

"The council have been really good, they've unblocked all the drains to get rid of some of the excess water running around."

He welcomed the rain, calling it much needed for nearby graziers and landowners.

"Hopefully it'll bring prosperity to the town."

Matt Sargood from Drensmaine Station, near Tambo, said 112mm of rain had been recorded since yesterday morning.

"It couldn't have been scripted any better," Mr Sargood said.

The BOM said the system was expected to move offshore later today into early Friday morning.

Grazier Beth Streeter, who lives near Marlborough, north of Rockhampton, said the rain so far had been disappointing for many in her area.

"It's only going to get hotter as we get closer to December and January, and I'm really wanting to plant forage sorghum to grow hay for my cattle," Ms Streeter said.

"I'm keen to get some rain, get some moisture happening and get some grass growing."