Floodwater surrounded a covered parking structure at Morayfield Shopping Centre as intense rainfall inundated parts of Morayfield, prompting questions about access to the retail complex during Thursday’s severe weather.
On 22 October 2026, the Bureau of Meteorology recorded 168 mm of rain at Sheep Station Creek in Morayfield during the three hours to 7:30 a.m. The downpour brought flash flooding to surrounding areas, with widespread disruption reported across the Caboolture district.
Photographs posted on Facebook by Tony Palmer show muddy floodwater covering an outdoor area beside the shopping centre. Water surrounded a parking direction sign and extended beneath a covered structure, with a vehicle ramp visible nearby.
Palmer said he had reached an upper undercover carpark when he encountered the flooding. He also reported that the shopping centre was closed at the time of his visit, although the precise time and extent of any access restrictions have not been established.
Flooding reported near Kmart parking area
Separate reports identified flooding near the undercover parking area associated with Kmart, with access disruptions reported around William Berry Drive.
The photographs shared by Palmer show substantial inundation near the parking structure but do not independently establish whether water entered Kmart or which vehicle entrances were affected.
Centre management confirms trading continues
Morayfield Shopping Centre subsequently advised customers on its official Facebook page that the complex remained open, although some individual retailers might be closed.
Management asked customers to contact individual stores for their latest trading hours. The statement did not identify affected retailers or provide details of parking restrictions.
Heavy rainfall affects Morayfield
The shopping centre, at 171 Morayfield Road, houses Kmart, Coles, Woolworths, Target and Big W, along with more than 150 specialty retailers. It provides over 3,000 parking spaces, most of them undercover.
The disruption came as heavy rain affected Morayfield and neighbouring communities across Moreton Bay, with flooding reported on local roads during the morning.
Customers planning to visit the centre can contact management on (07) 5499 4255 or check directly with individual retailers about trading arrangements. Current road conditions are available through QLDTraffic.
Published 22-Oct-2026
CLICK ANY LOGO TO SEE PUBLICATION
