2014 Brisbane hailstorm

Hailstorm in Australia November 2018 November 2018 Brisbane November 2014 Hailstorm - Mary Street.jpg Hail along Mary Street 27 November 2014 Mesoscale convective system 144 mph AU$1.1 billion Brisbane The 2014 Brisbane hailstorm struck Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia on 27 November 2014. The storm caused severe damage to many buildings and cars in the city. Around 40 people were injured. Wind speeds of 141 km/h on were recorded with multiple reports of hail in the city and surrounding areas. Climatology and conditions Warm, humid air over South East Queensland was hit by a cooler southerly change causing instability. Multiple cells formed near the New South Wales border and tracked northwards, with one storm intensifying into a strong supercell.http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/brisbane-storm-supercell-storm-that-hit-brisbane-explained-by-meteorologist/story-fnn8dlfs-1227138641607 Brisbane storm: Supercell storm that hit Brisbane explained by meteorologist 18 February 2015 28 November 2014 The Courier Mail News Corp Progression of the storm The storm struck during peak hour. It was of short duration, lasting just half an hour. Wind gusts of 141 km/h on were recorded at Archerfield. While supercell storms form every year in the region it was rare for one to strike the central parts of Brisbane. Reports of giant hail were widespread across the city. The storm continued to track north, threatening suburbs in the Moreton Bay region. It passed near Redcliffe and North Lakes, around 30 or 40 minutes after the city impact, not causing anywhere near as much damage. By this time it had turned north east, and eventually shifted out to sea not long before dusk. Aftermath A senior forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology described the storm as the worst in a decade. More than 100,000 homes lost power supply.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-28/brisbane-storms-68000-residents-still-without-power/5924112 Brisbane storm: Supercell damage bill could reach $150 million, Campbell Newman says 18 February 2015 28 February 2014 ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation 642 power-lines were brought down. Around 2,000 homes experienced roof damaged caused by hail.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-04/brisbanites-still-cleaning-up-after-last-weeks-mega-storm/5944768 Brisbane storm bill soars to more than $1 billion as residents scramble to prepare for more wet weather Laetitia Lemke 18 February 2015 5 December 2014 ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation 39 people were injured with 12 treated at hospitals. A number of planes were flipped over at Archerfield Airport. More than 12 schools were closed following the storm.https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/brisbane-hit-by-golf-ballsized-hail-storms/news-story/31c666e6891bc0f9eb81a2fd614bec66 Brisbane hit by golf ball-sized hail storms 18 February 2015 28 November 2014 news.com.au News Limited Brisbane City Council and State Government buildings suffered $50 million worth of damage.http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-hail-storm-damage-bill-tops-1-billion-20150115-12r0ek.html Brisbane hail storm damage bill tops $1 billion Jorge Branco 19 February 2015 15 January 2015 Brisbane Times Fairfax Media In mid February 2015, it was estimated the storm caused $1.1 billion worth of damage.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-14/brisbane-super-storm-damage-bill-tops-1-billion/6092338 Brisbane super storm damage bill tops $1 billion Maria Hatzakis 18 February 2015 14 February 2015 ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation Many drivers were caught unaware and unable to escape the hail. According to the Insurance Council of Australia 100,000 insurance claims have been lodged with almost two thirds for vehicles. Hail-damaged cars were expected to undergo repairs until the end of 2015. See also Queensland Earth science List of costly or deadly hailstorms Severe storms in Australia References External links Category:Disasters in Queensland Category:Natural disasters in Australia Category:Disasters in Brisbane 2014-11 Brisbane hailstorm Brisbane hailstorm Brisbane hailstorm 2014 Brisbane hailstorm Category:2014 in Brisbane Brisbane