- Last updated:
- 12 Oct 2020
Everyone living on the Sunshine Coast needs to understand how to:
- prepare for these risks
- stay informed
- respond to an emergency.
Weather events have been recorded over the past 50 years by the Bureau of Meteorology. The site will give you a snapshot of the weather records and other pertinent information.
In 2018, council conducted a risk assessment, which identified 18 risks/hazards that may impact our region. We are currently undertaking a new assessment with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The highest risks are:
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Flooding
Flooding on the Sunshine Coast can occur any time of year but is most likely between October and May
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Bushfires
The Coast’s bushfire season starts in the dry season at the beginning of August. It runs through until the beginning of the wet season over summer
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Storms and Cyclones
Storms usually occur from November to March and east coast low pressure systems from January to June. Cyclones can occur from December to April