Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain

Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along popular beaches over the weekend. An estimated 10 to 15 inches fell around Brisbane and on Moreton Island during the storm.

Widespread beach erosion and coastal wind damage affected parts of Queensland and New South Wales, while inland areas also felt the effects of heavy rain and freshwater flooding. In addition to the 15 inches in those areas, northeastern New South Wales also saw heavy rain, with 4 to 10 inches from Newcastle to the Queensland border. Sydney only saw an inch or two in most of its suburbs.