Gympie Terrace was abuzz on Friday as residents and visitors ventured out to see the destruction from ex-tropical cyclone Debbie.
More than 10,000 Noosa homes in 12 suburbs were still without power, but both Noosa and Sunshine Coast councils had mobilised crews to clean up the mess.
The Sunshine Coast Airport recorded wind speeds of 107km/h and parts of the region received more than 200mm of rain from ex-TC Debbie in the preceding 24 hours.
Noosa received strong gusts of winds up to 90km/h ripping branches from trees and felling them, sometimes across powerlines and onto cars.
Flash flooding caused a number of streets to be closed yesterday afternoon and into the evening in areas including Cooroy, Cooran, Pomona and Eumundi Road in Noosaville.
The State Government has said all Sunshine Coast and Noosa schools will remain closed today, Friday 31 March.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting strong winds again today.
Anyone who sees a fallen powerline should call Energex on 131 962. The SES can be contacted on 132 500 and phone 000 if there is an emergency.
