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The severe thunderstorm brought with it a heavy downpour of rain which flooded the streets and caused traffic chaos just before peak hour.
Camera IconThe severe thunderstorm brought with it a heavy downpour of rain which flooded the streets and caused traffic chaos just before peak hour. Credit: Supplied

Perth weather photo gallery: Last-minute severe thunderstorm left path of destruction across metro area

Taylor RenoufPerthNow

A last-minute storm left Perth residents scrambling on Thursday afternoon, with destructive winds ripping through the metro area, leaving a path of destruction.

The severe thunderstorm brought with it a heavy downpour of rain which flooded the streets and caused traffic chaos just before peak hour.

About 11,400 homes across Midland, Swan View, Gooseberry Hill, Kalamunda and Maida Vale were plunged into darkness when destructive winds damaged power lines.

SEE THE PICTURES BELOW

A lightning strikes caused a fire on the side of Gnangara Road.
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A lightning strikes caused a fire on the side of Gnangara Road. Picture: Michelle Weckert

A car sits in water on a flooded street in Midvale.
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A car sits in water on a flooded street in Midvale. Picture: Mark Strang

Signs ripped off buildings.
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Signs ripped off buildings. Picture: Samantha McKimm

A fallen tree blocks the street.
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A fallen tree blocks the street. Picture: Supplied

Part of the ceiling collapsed during the at Midland Gate.
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Part of the ceiling collapsed during the at Midland Gate. Picture: 7NEWS/7NEWS

Flooded streets outside Coles in Brabham.
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Flooded streets outside Coles in Brabham. Picture: Supplied