Cleanup efforts are underway in southeast Queensland following severe thunderstorms and large hail that struck the region on Saturday afternoon. As of Sunday morning, over 2,500 residents remain without power.

The State Emergency Service (SES) reported receiving approximately 300 requests for assistance due to the storms. Nearly 90 of these requests came from the Toowoomba area, which experienced supercell storm activity and significant hail. The Somerset region, located northwest of Brisbane, also reported about 50 calls for help, with damage to homes and vehicles noted, along with some minor injuries related to hail.

In Esk, a woman in her 30s was hospitalized in stable condition after sustaining head and neck injuries during the storm. Eight other individuals were assessed for hail-related injuries, with three requiring hospitalization.

Queensland SES state operations director Glenn Alderton described the storms as "widespread" and noted that they had "punched well above its weight." He indicated that more than 80 percent of the assistance requests were related to damaged or leaking roofs. "Large hail, lots of damage to windows and roofs … lots of trees down," Alderton stated.

The largest hailstones were recorded in Pratten, a rural town west of Warwick, where hail measuring nine centimeters fell, causing extensive damage to roofs and vehicles. Alderton mentioned that some hailstones were larger than golf balls, resulting in significant destruction and leaving broken glass scattered across the area. "We have had some reports of whole roofs being removed in western areas overnight," he added, emphasizing the extent of the damage.

The SES received assistance requests from various locations, including Brisbane, Ipswich, the Southern Downs, Logan, the Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay, the Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast. As of Sunday morning, no storm warnings were in effect, although humid and hot conditions are anticipated for much of the region.

According to Ergon's outage list, approximately 2,600 residents across the state are still without power. The SES has advised residents to avoid approaching fallen power lines and to contact energy providers instead. Alderton also recommended that individuals beginning cleanup efforts wear gloves for safety.