Gold Coast-Tweed Heads sits on Australia’s subtropical east coast, where La Nina years can bring extended, severe rainfall and flooding, most dramatically during the catastrophic 2022 floods that devastated this stretch of coast.
Straddling the Queensland-NSW border, the region was severely affected by the 2022 east coast floods. Ex-tropical cyclones and slow-moving coastal low-pressure systems (sometimes called east coast lows) can both stall over the region and produce rainfall totals well beyond what typical storms bring, making radar tracking of these systems especially important for anticipating fast-rising rivers. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Gold Coast-Tweed Heads right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Gold Coast-Tweed Heads, Queensland in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Gold Coast-Tweed Heads, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Gold Coast-Tweed Heads rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Gold Coast-Tweed Heads?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Queensland are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Gold Coast-Tweed Heads or pass by.
Is this Gold Coast-Tweed Heads rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.