The ACT Emergency Services Agency has received more than 190 requests for help following severe thunderstorms and hail, which primarily impacted Belconnen and Gungahlin.
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Canberrans have reported trees falling on homes, damaged power lines, localised flooding and water damage.
"Large hailstones have been reported in these areas," an ESA spokesperson said.
"ACT State Emergency Service, ACT Fire and Rescue, ACT Rural Fire Service, and Transport Canberra and City Services crews are responding.
"Staff and volunteers will be working into the night to provide assistance to the community. Please remember to stay safe and keep clear of storm damage in public areas and on roadways."
ESA said it were receiving a high volume of calls, and jobs were being prioritised. It asked Canberrans not to call triple zero, except for cases of emergency.
Power is also out in suburbs across Belconnen, with about about 16,029 customers affected, according to EvoEnergy.
Power is also out across north Canberra, with about about 16,029 customers affected, according to EvoEnergy.
The energy provider said suburbs that have blacked out include parts of Belconnen, Flynn, Fraser, Gungahlin, Hall, Nicholls, Springrange, Sutton, Melba, Spence, Charnwood, Dunlop, Latham, Macgregor, Holt, Strathnairn, Higgins, Scullin, Turner, Page, Weetangera, Hawker, Aranda, Bruce, Cook, Macquarie, O'Connor, Denman, Denman Prospect, Molonglo, Molonglo Valley, Stromlo and Whitlam.
The website has broken down, and EvoEnergy said there was "too much damage to estimate how long it will take to repair at this stage."
"Our crews are busy conducting repairs, and we ask for your patience as we're inundated with reports. Stay at least 8 metres away from any fallen power lines," they said on social media.
There has been flood damage in Charnwood, but the ESA said there had been no reports of injuries because of the thunderstorm.
Power lines have been affected in suburbs including Latham, MacGregor, Flynn, Higgins, Weetangera, Holt, Hawker, Melba, Macquarie, Hall, Scullin and Flynn.
Florey resident Lisha Collis said wind was forcing hail sideways to the point it flew through the dog door of her house, past the dining room table and lounge room before hitting the opposite wall.
She provided photos showing what she said were cracked windows caused by the hail.
The severe thunderstorm warning for the ACT has been cancelled. Thunderstorms may still impact residents of Yass, Murrumbateman, Gunning and Gundaroo.
Large hailstones, heavy rainfall and damaging winds were forecast for the ACT and parts of the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains at 5.21pm on Monday.
"Thunderstorms have developed in warm humid and unstable conditions over the Snowy Mountains," the bureau said.
"Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.
"Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Cooma, Bombala, Jindabyne, Bredbo and Nimmitabel.
"Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory districts. Locations which may be affected include Canberra and Queanbeyan."
- For assistance in storm and flood call the ACTSES on 132 500. Save Triple Zero (000) for saving lives.
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ESA advice
- Move your car under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
- Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
- After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.* Unplug computers and appliances.
- Avoid using the phone during the storm.
- Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
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