Locals 'traumatised' as more heavy rain hits Queensland

SE Queensland has again been hit with heavy rain, causing more widespread flash flooding. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

A relentless series of storms is starting to take an emotional toll on people in Queensland's rain-lashed southeast, with some left "traumatised" by the fierce weather.

The soggy southeast has again been saturated by heavy rainfall, causing flash flooding in regions still reeling from severe weather last month.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the latest round of storms were not providing any comfort for residents trying to recover from wild weather that devastated the region over the Christmas period.

"Every time we get these intense falls now, there are people who are still very traumatised (after the Christmas storms) and we understand this is actually quite difficult for some of them," he told AAP.

A recovery hub will remain in the region "on an indefinite basis", providing counselling and support for storm-hit residents as the clean-up continues.

Clean-up efforts have been delayed by heavy rain and nine roads are closed north of Brisbane. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

The residents' concerns have not been helped by landslips and fallen trees that have occurred over the past few days as more rain and storms roll through.

"Everything's just so unstable, with more rain on sodden ground things that were destabilised have finally let go," Mr Christensen said.

"Whilst that's tedious for us in terms of maintaining safe access, it's also a constant concern for people who are witnessing that and wondering about any trees adjacent to where they live or where they walk."

Clean-up efforts have been stymied with the heavy onset of rain and nine roads have been closed due to flooding, cutting access for recovery crews.

With more rain predicted throughout Tuesday, Mr Christensen said one of his main concerns was fatigue.

Greg Christensen says the dire weather meant many Queenslanders didn't get a break over Christmas. (Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

"All those people who were affected at Christmas, that's a time of year when everyone's looking forward to enjoying some recovery time, celebration with family and preparing for the year ahead," he said.

"Many people didn't get that. Not just those who are affected directly by the event who have already been fatigued by it, but all of the people who came to support ... who didn't get their Christmas break.

"We're all trying to find a way to recover."