Flood gallery: Before and after flood destruction

The shocking extent of the Queensland floods has been revealed in fresh before and after photos.

The weather situation in Queensland is something that has “never been seen before”, with almost a year’s worth of rain being dumped in just days.

More than 15,000 homes have been flooded and two men have been killed, while at least four others are missing.

Before and after pictures showing some of the state’s key landmarks show the true extent of the damage.

QUEENSLAND WEATHER
BEFORE: Located on the banks of the Brisbane river, South Bank has become a popular hang out zone for local residents to cool off. This photo was taken a month before flash flooding ripped through the state. NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp Australia
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AFTER: South Bank has been hit hard as flood water spills out of the Brisbane river and into the preserved parkland. Liam Kidston Credit: News Corp Australia
AFTER: The extreme weather have combined the popular pool and river as one. Photo: Supplied/Twitter.
AFTER: The extreme weather have combined the popular pool and river as one. Photo: Supplied/Twitter. Credit: Supplied
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BEFORE: The heart of Southbank houses hundreds of residents and businesses. NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia
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AFTER: South Bank, Flooding in Brisbane and Ipswich. Liam Kidston Credit: News Corp Australia
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BEFORE: Howard Smith Wharf bustling with local residents earlier this year. Image/Richard Gosling Credit: News Corp Australia
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AFTER: The Howard Smith Wharves ferry terminal has been swallowed up by Brisbane River following extreme weather. NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia
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AFTER: People near the Howard Smith Wharves, riverside walkway and surrounding areas have been urged to evacuate the area immediately. NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia
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AFTER: The disaster has been labelled Queensland’s worst flood in 30 years. NCA NewsWire / xjmtzywDan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia
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AFTER: Rubbish and debris comes crashed into a Ferry terminal at Howard Smith wharves following extraordinary weather in Brisbane. Picture, John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia
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BEFORE: The popular Douglas street in Milton located on the lip of the river is known for it’s mix of retail, industrial and residential surroundings. Photo: Supplied. Credit: News Limited
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AFTER: Douglas street in Milton inundated by floodwater. NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia
BEFORE: The Iconic River kitchen and bar known as one of the city's busiest restaurants is now almost entirely submerged. Image credit: Supplied/ Riverbar and Kitchen.
BEFORE: The Iconic River kitchen and bar known as one of the city’s busiest restaurants is now almost entirely submerged. Image credit: Supplied/ Riverbar and Kitchen. Credit: NCA NewsWire