A widespread 4 to 10 inches of rain is probable across the Queensland area, and some locations could see 20 or more inches.

Flood waters are rising in the Australian state of Queensland after heavy rainfall. The area between Townsville and Cairns in the north-east is particularly badly affected - a region that is also very popular with tourists.

Australian authorities warned that a major flood risk will persist in the northeastern state of Queensland despite torrential rain easing on Monday (February 3).

Check out this incredible footage of the current storm in Australia. Tenille Abbott from Queensland, Australia captured the video in her hometown of the thunder and lightning beginning to start. The storm has now progressed into something much worse with many households without power and several people injured.