A new flood watch has been issued for South East Queensland as heavy rains are predicted to smash the region in coming days.

The release warned of intense rainfall with very dangerous thunderstorms that were “likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding”.

Just weeks after record flash flooding left hundreds of homes and businesses damaged in Hervey Bay, residents are enduring a nervous night.

He said the council had engaged the organisation for monthly clean-ups, focusing mainly on the Burnett River, with additional efforts on the Elliott and Kolan Rivers once a year. “So far ...