Traffic chaos on the Gold Coast after motorists stranded by flash floods

Motorists have been stranded and tram services suspended on the Gold Coast when flash flooding caused chaos.

Heavy rain dumped more than 100mm in just two hours on parts of the Gold Coast late on Sunday evening.

A spokesman for the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said some northern suburbs received up to 214mm in 24 hours.

The weather wreaked havoc, with flash flooding forcing people to abandon their cars.

The tram system was also suspended for several hours because of water inundation, however normal services have resumed on Monday morning.

Emergency crews responded to multiple calls for help from motorists, with at least one woman's car washed away.

One motorist was charged with driving under the influence and driving without due care and attention after driving through flood waters at Helensvale.

He and his passengers had to wade to safety after the water rose past the vehicle's bonnet.

More rain is expected across Queensland for the rest of the week, with much-needed falls likely in the interior.

The BoM says it is unlikely two low pressure systems lurking off the coast of Cooktown in the northern Coral Sea will form cyclones.