A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rain has been issued for south-east Queensland, with the potential for flash flooding.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued the warning for the Logan, Redland City and Brisbane city council areas.

The slow-moving storm was spotted near Slacks Creek and is forecast to affect Woodridge, Sunnybank Hills, Wynnum and Camp Hill.

The BOM said a coastal trough combined with very wet and unsettled conditions produced heavy showers and thunderstorms.

“Strong thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next few hours,” the BOM said.

The BOM said the warning also applies to residents of Ipswich, Moreton Island and Cleveland.

Residents are advised to park their cars under cover, close doors and windows, ensure pets are safe and not drive in hazardous conditions.

Brisbane had recorded 56.6 millimeters of rain by 2pm, according to the BOM, while 30.4mm was recorded at Sunshine Coast Airport.

Brisbane City Council has also issued a flood warning for East Brisbane, Woolloongabba and Norman Creek with water levels rising in the area.

The community festival was washed away

Continued flooding rains have forced the cancellation of the Sherwood Community Festival in Brisbane’s west.

The free, volunteer-run annual event has been running for 29 years and was expected to attract 8,000 people.

Festival president Sophie Julian said organizers made the appeal to Brisbane City Council this afternoon.

“We’re devastated … it’s way too wet on the ground and we can’t get cars in here,” she said.

“We cried and lay in puddles and luckily one of our sponsors offered us a drink afterwards.”