More rainfall is expected in flood-hit areas devastated by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred as the toll of inundated homes rises.

Aerial footage has captured the horrific extent of flash flooding in the regional Queensland city of Hervey Bay after thousands were suddenly inundated with devastating floodwaters.

Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman is pining for home after a "reality check" loss to the Crusaders wound up their second lengthy tour less than a month into the Super Rugby Pacific season.